James Griffin Lane v. Federico F. Pena

518 U.S. 187 · Decided June 20, 1996 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

James Griffin Lane v. Federico F. Pena was decided on June 20, 1996 by a vote of 7–2. 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 “Governmental liability” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

James Griffin Lane v. Federico F. Pena, Secretary of Transportation, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1995-076, docket 1995-076-01.

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