Legal Opinion
Von Dardel Ex Rel. Wallenberg v. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided October 15, 1985No. Civ. A. 84-0353PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
BARRINGTON D. PARKER, District Judge:
In this proceeding declaratory and injunctive relief and damages are sought against the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (“Soviet Union” or “USSR”) for the unlawful seizure, imprisonment and possibly death of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat. The complaint is brought on behalf of Wallenberg by Guy Von Dardel, his half brother, and Sven Hagstromer his legal guardian. Guy Von Dardel and Sven Hagstromer are Swedish citizens. Hagstromer was appointed guardian of Wallenberg’s legal interests by the District Court in Stockholm, Sweden.
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