Universal Health Services, Inc. v. Escobar

579 U.S. 176 · Decided June 16, 2016 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Universal Health Services, Inc. v. Escobar was decided on June 16, 2016 unanimously (8–0). The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Governmental corruption or regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Universal Health Services, Inc. v. Escobar, Julio, et Al

SCDB identifiers: case 2015-067, docket 2015-067-01.

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