Alida Star Gebser and Alida Jean McCullough v. Lago Vista Independent School District

524 U.S. 274 · Decided June 22, 1998 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Alida Star Gebser and Alida Jean McCullough v. Lago Vista Independent School District was decided on June 22, 1998 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Sex discrimination (excluding employment)” in the Civil Rights area.

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Alida Star Gebser and Alida Jean McCullough v. Lago Vista Independent School District

SCDB identifiers: case 1997-089, docket 1997-089-01.

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