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DOOLEY v. KOREAN AIR LINES CO.

No. 97-704.

524 U.S. 116 (1998)

118 S.Ct. 1890

141 L.Ed.2d 102

DOOLEY, personal representative of the ESTATE OF CHUAPOCO, et al. v. KOREAN AIR LINES CO., LTD.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 8, 1998.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Juanita M. Madole argued the cause and filed briefs for petitioners.

Andrew J. Harakas argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was George N. Tompkins, Jr.

Jeffrey P. Minear argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging affirmance. On the brief were Solicitor General Waxman, Assistant Attorney General Hunger, Deputy Solicitor General Kneedler, David C. Frederick, Barbara B. O'Malley, and Bruce G. Forrest.

Thomas, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.

Justice Thomas, delivered the opinion of the Court.

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