Weinberger v. Bentex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

412 U.S. 645 · Decided June 18, 1973 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Weinberger v. Bentex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was decided on June 18, 1973 unanimously (7–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Consumer protection” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: William J. Brennan Jr., Potter Stewart.

Full case caption

Weinberger, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, et al. v. Bentex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1972-149, docket 1972-149-01.

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