Food and Drug Administration v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation

529 U.S. 120 · Decided March 21, 2000 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Food and Drug Administration v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation was decided on March 21, 2000 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 “Consumer protection” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Food and Drug Administration, et al. v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1999-038, docket 1999-038-01.

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