Unanimous Supreme Court finds for actions by whistleblowers

Journal Article · Thu Jul 19 04:00:00 EDT 1990 · Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States)

OSTI ID:6125521

Norris, J E

This article reports on a case before the United States Supreme Court where they have unanimously ruled that the Energy Reorganization Act of 1976 did not preclude a state law claim by an nuclear industry employee for intentional infliction of emotional distress. In addition the court held that federal law did not reflect a congressional desire to preclude all relief to a whistleblower who deliberately committed a safety violation.

• OSTI ID: 6125521
• Journal Information: Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States), Journal Name: Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States) Vol. 126:2; ISSN 0033-3808; ISSN PUFNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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