Philomena Dooley, Personal Representative of the Estate of Cecelio Chuapoco, et al. v. Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd.
Decided June 8, 1998. Clarence Thomas delivered the opinion of the Court.
Docket 97-704 · 524 U.S. 116 (1998)
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Decided 9–0.
Majority · 9
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