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Supreme Court Weighs In On How Judicial Estoppel Applies to Debtors In Bankruptcy Proceedings

A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court revived a personal injury lawsuit against a construction company, saying a federal appeals court was “too rigid” in applying a legal rule meant to ensure fairness in the judicial system.

5 minute read July 01, 2026 at 12:03 AM
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Jimmy Hoover
Supreme Court Weighs In On How Judicial Estoppel Applies to Debtors In Bankruptcy Proceedings

A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court on June 9 revived a personal injury lawsuit against a construction company, saying a federal appeals court was “too rigid” in applying a legal rule meant to ensure fairness in the judicial system.

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