Montanile v. Bd. of National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan

577 U.S. 136 · Decided January 20, 2016 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Montanile v. Bd. of National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan was decided on January 20, 2016 by a vote of 8–1. 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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Montanile v. Bd. of National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan

SCDB identifiers: case 2015-016, docket 2015-016-01.

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