BAKER v. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

No. 85-117.

478 U.S. 621 (1986)

BAKER ET AL. v. GENERAL MOTORS CORP. ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided July 2, 1986


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jordan Rossen argued the cause for appellants. With him on the briefs was Fred Altshuler.

Peter G. Nash argued the cause for appellees. With him on the brief were Dixie L. Atwater, J. R. Wheatley, and Jonathan N. Wayman.

Deputy Solicitor General Cohen argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging affirmance. On the brief were Solicitor General Fried, Deputy Solicitor General Kuhl, Jerrold J. Ganzfried, Norton J. Come, and Linda Sher.


JUSTICE STEVENS delivered the opinion of the Court.

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