Thomas Jefferson University v. Donna E. Shalala

512 U.S. 504 · Decided June 24, 1994 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Thomas Jefferson University v. Donna E. Shalala was decided on June 24, 1994 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Judicial review of agency actions” in the Judicial Power area.

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Thomas Jefferson University, Dba Thomas Jefferson University Hospital v. Donna E. Shalala, Secretary of Health and Human Services

SCDB identifiers: case 1993-085, docket 1993-085-01.

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