Group Life & Health Insurance Co. v. Royal Drug Co., Inc.

440 U.S. 205 · Decided February 27, 1979 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Group Life & Health Insurance Co. v. Royal Drug Co., Inc. was decided on February 27, 1979 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Potter Stewart wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Antitrust” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Group Life & Health Insurance Co., aka Blue Shield of Texas, et al. v. Royal Drug Co., Inc., Dba Royal Pharmacy of Castle Hills, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1978-047, docket 1978-047-01.

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