Skip to main contentMixed ResultMixed ResultMixed ResultUnresolvableDismissed
Kelsey-Hayes Co. v. Int'l Union, United Auto., Aerospace & Agric. Implement Workers of Am.
U.S. Supreme CourtFebruary 26, 2018No. 17-908Cited 5 times
RemandedKelsey-Hayes Co.
Case Details
- Status
- Published
- Procedural Posture
- appeal
- Circuit
- Federal Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Outcome
Supreme Court granted petition for writ of certiorari, vacated the Sixth Circuit's judgment, and remanded the case for reconsideration in light of the CNH Industrial v. Reese decision.
What This Ruling Means
**The Dispute**
This case involved a disagreement between Kelsey-Hayes Company (an automotive parts manufacturer) and the United Auto Workers union. While the specific details of their original dispute aren't provided in the excerpt, it was an employment-related matter that had been decided by a lower appeals court (the Sixth Circuit).
**The Court's Decision**
The Supreme Court didn't make a final ruling on the underlying employment issue. Instead, the Court sent the case back to the lower court for a fresh review. The Supreme Court instructed the appeals court to reconsider their previous decision in light of a recent Supreme Court ruling in another case called CNH Industrial v. Reese, which apparently established new legal principles that could affect this case's outcome.
**What This Means for Workers**
This type of Supreme Court action shows how employment law continues to evolve. When the Supreme Court issues new rulings, it can change how similar cases are decided. Workers and unions should pay attention to these developments because new precedents can affect their rights and how disputes with employers are resolved. The final outcome of this particular case will depend on how the appeals court applies the new legal standards from the CNH Industrial decision.
This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.
Similar Rulings
International Union v. Kelsey-Hayes Co.
E.D. Mich.Sep 2015
United Steel, Paper & Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing Energy, Allied Industrial & Service Workers International Union v. Kelsey-Hayes Co.
6th CircuitJul 2015
United Steel, Paper & Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing Energy, Allied Industrial & Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO-DC v. Kelsey-Hayes Co.
6th CircuitApr 2014
Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment
U.S. Supreme CourtMar 2026
Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump
U.S. Supreme CourtFeb 2026
Facing something similar at work?
Court rulings like this one are useful, but every situation is different. Take 2 minutes to see which laws may protect you — it's free, private, and no account is required to start.
This ruling information is sourced from public court records via CourtListener.com. It is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.