Harris Trust and Savings Bank, Etc. v. Salomon Smith Barney Inc.

530 U.S. 238 · Decided June 12, 2000 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Harris Trust and Savings Bank, Etc. v. Salomon Smith Barney Inc. was decided on June 12, 2000 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Employee Retirement Income Security Act” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Harris Trust and Savings Bank, Etc., et al. v. Salomon Smith Barney Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1999-075, docket 1999-075-01.

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