United States

Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. Thompson

478 U.S. 804 (1986)

JurisdictionUnited States

Year1986

Statusunclear

Key Principle

A state-law claim incorporating a federal standard does not automatically arise under federal law for §1331 purposes absent a substantial federal interest.

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — federal-question

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