Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation v. R. A. Gray & Co.

467 U.S. 717 · Decided June 18, 1984 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation v. R. A. Gray & Co. was decided on June 18, 1984 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. 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. R. A. Gray & Co.

SCDB identifiers: case 1983-129, docket 1983-129-01.

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