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THOMPSON v. WESTERN STATES MEDICAL CENTER

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535 U.S. 357 (2002)

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Affirmed (includes modified). Petitioning party did not receive a favorable disposition.

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Howard M. Hoffman View all cases

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Edwin S. Kneedler View all cases

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