Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation v. LTV Corporation

496 U.S. 633 · Decided June 18, 1990 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation v. LTV Corporation was decided on June 18, 1990 by a vote of 8–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Harry A. Blackmun wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Employee Retirement Income Security Act” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation v. LTV Corporation et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1989-116, docket 1989-116-01.

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