Lynn Martin v. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission

499 U.S. 144 · Decided March 20, 1991 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Lynn Martin v. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission was decided on March 20, 1991 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Thurgood Marshall wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Occupational Safety and Health Act” in the Unions area.

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Lynn Martin, Secretary of Labor v. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1990-046, docket 1990-046-01.

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