Comcast Corporation v. Caroline Behrend

569 U.S. 27 · Decided March 27, 2013 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Comcast Corporation v. Caroline Behrend was decided on March 27, 2013 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Antonin Scalia wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Standing, personal injury” in the Judicial Power area.

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Full case caption

Comcast Corporation, et Al., Petitioners v. Caroline Behrend et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 2012-031, docket 2012-031-01.

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