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preemption clause in Indiana

38 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2024 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (24)

CaseFollowedCited
Kuehne v. United Parcel Service, Inc.green
indctapp · 2007 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2012
2 sentences

2012Kuehne v. United Parcel Serv., Inc., 868 N.E.2d 870, 873 (Ind.Ct.App.2007). “ ‘[A] cardinal rule *68 of preemption analysis is the starting presumption that Congress d[id] not intend to supplant state law.’ ” Id. (quoting N.Y.

2012Kuehne v. United Parcel Serv., Inc., 868 N.E.2d 870, 873 (Ind.Ct.App.2007). “ ‘[A] cardinal rule *68 of preemption analysis is the starting presumption that Congress d[id] not intend to supplant state law.’ ” Id. (quoting N.Y.

44
Community Action Program of Evansville v. Veeckgreen
indctapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2024
2 sentences

2024“The preemption doctrine invalidates those state laws that interfere with or are contrary to federal law.” Id. (citing Cmty. Action Program of Evansville v. Veeck, 756 N.E.2d 1079, 1084 (Ind. Ct. App. 2001). “[S]tate law is […] preempted to the extent it actually conflicts with federal law, that is, when it is impossible to comply with both state and federal law, or where the state law stands as an obstacle to the accomplishment of the Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 23A-GU-2433 | July 17, 2024 Page 11 of 15 full purposes and objectives of Congress[.]” Silkwood v. Kerr-McGee Corp., 464 U

2002Community Action Program of Evansville v. Veeck, 756 N.E.2d 1079, 1084 (Ind.Ct.App.2001).

22
Friberg v. Kansas City Southern Railway Co.green
ca5 · 2001 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Here the preemption provision plainly does not limit preemption to economic regulations. 49 U.S.C. § 10501 (b) ; see Friberg , 267 F.3d at 444 (noting "the all-encompassing language of the ICCTA's preemption clause").

2018Here the preemption provision plainly does not limit preemption to economic regulations. 49 U.S.C. § 10501 (b); see Friberg, 267 F.3d at 444 (noting “the all-encompassing language of the ICCTA’s preemption clause”).

22
Heath Ex Rel. Estate of Heath v. General Motors Corp.green
insd · 1991 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994Most courts, however, including the Southern District of Indiana, “have found passive restraint claims not expressly preempted, because the preemption clause does not explicitly mention common law, and because the savings clause, when considered in connection with the preemption clause, makes ambiguous Congress’s intent with respect to the preemption of state common law claims.” See Heath, 756 F.Supp. at 1147 (Citations omitted.).

1994Most courts, however, including the Southern District of Indiana, "have found passive restraint claims not expressly preempted, because the preemption clause does not explicitly mention common law, and because the savings clause, when considered in connection with the preemption clause, makes ambiguous Congress's intent with respect to the preemption of state common law claims." See Heath, 756 F. Supp. at 1147 (Citations omitted.).

22
Morales v. Trans World Airlines, Inc.green
scotus · 1992 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2024
2 sentences

2004To prevent states from "undo[ing] federal deregulation with regulation of their own," Congress enacted the ADA's preemption clause, which preempts state laws "relating to rates, routes, or service of any air carrier[.]" Charas v. Trans World Airlines, Inc., 160 F.3d 1259, 1262-68 (9th Cir.1998). _The United States Supreme Court has twice addressed the scope of Section 1305(a)(1), first in Morales v. Trans World Airlines, Inc., 504 U.S. 374 , 112 S.Ct. 2031 , 119 L.Ed.2d 157 (1992), and then in American Airlines, Inc. v. Wolens, 513 U.S. 219 , 115 S.Ct. 817 , 130 L.Ed.2d 715 (1995).

2004To prevent states from "undo[ing] federal deregulation with regulation of their own," Congress enacted the ADA's preemption clause, which preempts state laws "relating to rates, routes, or service of any air carrier[.]" Charas v. Trans World Airlines, Inc., 160 F.3d 1259, 1262-68 (9th Cir.1998). _The United States Supreme Court has twice addressed the scope of Section 1305(a)(1), first in Morales v. Trans World Airlines, Inc., 504 U.S. 374 , 112 S.Ct. 2031 , 119 L.Ed.2d 157 (1992), and then in American Airlines, Inc. v. Wolens, 513 U.S. 219 , 115 S.Ct. 817 , 130 L.Ed.2d 715 (1995).

12
Silkwood v. Kerr-McGee Corp.green
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024“The preemption doctrine invalidates those state laws that interfere with or are contrary to federal law.” Id. (citing Cmty. Action Program of Evansville v. Veeck, 756 N.E.2d 1079, 1084 (Ind. Ct. App. 2001). “[S]tate law is […] preempted to the extent it actually conflicts with federal law, that is, when it is impossible to comply with both state and federal law, or where the state law stands as an obstacle to the accomplishment of the Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 23A-GU-2433 | July 17, 2024 Page 11 of 15 full purposes and objectives of Congress[.]” Silkwood v. Kerr-McGee Corp., 464 U

11
Quesada v. Herb Thyme Farms, Inc.green
cal · 2015 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019It is express “when Congress positively enacts a preemption clause displacing state law; it is implied when courts infer a congressional intent to displace state law under one of three doctrines of ‘implied preemption’—namely, ‘field, conflict, or obstacle preemption.’” Roberts v. United Healthcare Servs., Inc., 206 Cal. Rptr. 3d 158, 164 (Cal. Ct. App. 2016) (quoting Quesada v. Herb Thyme Farms, Inc., 361 P.3d 868, 512 (Cal. 2015)).

11
Roberts v. United Healthcare Services, Inc.green
calctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019It is express “when Congress positively enacts a preemption clause displacing state law; it is implied when courts infer a congressional intent to displace state law under one of three doctrines of ‘implied preemption’—namely, ‘field, conflict, or obstacle preemption.’” Roberts v. United Healthcare Servs., Inc., 206 Cal. Rptr. 3d 158, 164 (Cal. Ct. App. 2016) (quoting Quesada v. Herb Thyme Farms, Inc., 361 P.3d 868, 512 (Cal. 2015)).

11
Todd v. Franklin Collection Service, Inc.green
ca7 · 2012 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018While it is true that not all state-law claims based on credit-reporting malfeasance are barred, “FCRA explicitly preempts state-law claims alleging violations of the federal act.” Todd v. Franklin Collection Serv., Inc., 694 F.3d 849, 852 (7th Cir. 2012) (citing 15 U.S.C. § 1681t(b)(1)(F); Purcell v. Bank of Am., 659 F.3d 622 , 623–25 (7th Cir. 2011)).

11
cluster 757686green
· 1998 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Palm Beach, 266 F.3d 1324, 1331 (11th Cir. 2001); cf. City of Auburn v. U.S. Gov’t, 154 F.3d 1025, 1030 (9th Cir. 1998) (seeming to apply a broader preemption rule).

11
Florida East Coast Railway Company v. City Of West Palm Beachgreen
ca3 · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Palm Beach, 266 F.3d 1324, 1331 (11th Cir. 2001); cf. City of Auburn v. U.S. Gov’t, 154 F.3d 1025, 1030 (9th Cir. 1998) (seeming to apply a broader preemption rule).

11
Beck's Superior Hybrids, Inc. v. Monsanto Co. & Monsanto Technology LLCgreen
indctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016In re Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc., 940 N.E.2d 352, 356 (Ind.Ct.App.2011).

2016Id. 49 U.S.C. § 14705 (a) provides: “A carrier providing transportation or service subject to jurisdiction under chapter 135 must begin a civil action to recover charges for transportation or service provided by the carrier within 18 months after the claim accrues.” The best evidence of preemptive intent is an express preemption clause.

11
Grimes v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co.green
innd · 2000 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Co., 116 F.Supp.2d 995, 1000 (N.D.Ind.2000).

11
Roland v. General Motors Corp.green
indctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Roland v. General Motors Corp., 881 N.E.2d 722, 725 (Ind.Ct.App.2008), trans. denied.

2009Roland v. General Motors Corp., 881 N.E.2d 722, 725 (Ind.Ct.App.2008), trans. denied.

11
Hodges v. Delta Airlines, Inc.green
ca5 · 1994 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
cluster 759280green
ca9 · 1998 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Bill Gray Enterprises, Incorporated Employee Health And Welfare Plan v. Ronald L. Gourleygreen
ca3 · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
HCA Health Services of Indiana, Inc. v. Gregorygreen
indctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
Reed v. Drummondgreen
scotus · 1992 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Hitchcock v. Floridagreen
scotus · 1992 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Antares Aircraft L. P. v. Federal Republic of Nigeriagreen
scotus · 1992 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Thompson v. Peoples Liberty Bankgreen
scotus · 1992 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Virtual Maintenance, Inc. v. Prime Computer, Inc.green
scotus · 1992 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Gentry v. UNITED SLATE, TILE & CONST. ROOFERS, ETC.green
indctapp · 1974 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Indiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (26)

CaseCitedYears
Bond v. United States green
scotus · 2014
2 sentences

2017Bond v. United States, — U.S. —, 134 S.Ct. 2077, 2088 , 189 L.Ed.2d 1 (2014).

2017Bond v. United States, — U.S. —, 134 S.Ct. 2077, 2088 , 189 L.Ed.2d 1 (2014).

32017–2017
Geier v. American Honda Motor Co. green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2011Honda Motor Co., 529 U.S. 861, 870 , 120 S.Ct. 1913 , 146 L.Ed.2d 914 (2000)).

2011Honda Motor Co., 529 U.S. 861, 870 , 120 S.Ct. 1913 , 146 L.Ed.2d 914 (2000)).

22009–2011
American Airlines, Inc. v. Wolens green
scotus · 1995
2 sentences

2007The Deerskin court observed that the preemption clause under the ADA as discussed in American Airlines, Inc. v. Wolens, 513 U.S. 219, 232-33 , 115 S.Ct. 817 , 130 L.Ed.2d 715 (1995), stops States from imposing their own substantive standards with respect to rates, routes, or services, but not from affording relief to a party who claims and proves that an airline dishonored a term the airline itself stipulated.

2007The Deerskin court observed that the preemption clause under the ADA as discussed in American Airlines, Inc. v. Wolens, 513 U.S. 219, 232-33 , 115 S.Ct. 817 , 130 L.Ed.2d 715 (1995), stops States from imposing their own substantive standards with respect to rates, routes, or services, but not from affording relief to a party who claims and proves that an airline dishonored a term the airline itself stipulated.

22004–2007
California v. ARC America Corp. green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

1996California v. ARC America Corp., 490 U.S. 93, 101 , 109 S.Ct. 1661, 1665 , 104 L.Ed.2d 86 (1989).

1996California v. ARC America Corp., 490 U.S. 93, 101 , 109 S.Ct. 1661, 1665 , 104 L.Ed.2d 86 (1989).

21996–1996
Bondex International v. Ott green
indctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2024“The preemption doctrine invalidates those state laws that interfere with or are contrary to federal law.” Id. (citing Cmty. Action Program of Evansville v. Veeck, 756 N.E.2d 1079, 1084 (Ind. Ct. App. 2001). “[S]tate law is […] preempted to the extent it actually conflicts with federal law, that is, when it is impossible to comply with both state and federal law, or where the state law stands as an obstacle to the accomplishment of the Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 23A-GU-2433 | July 17, 2024 Page 11 of 15 full purposes and objectives of Congress[.]” Silkwood v. Kerr-McGee Corp., 464 U

12024–2024
Gobeille v. Liberty Mut. Ins. Co. green
scotus · 2016
1 sentence

2020Id. at 943 .

12020–2020
Purcell v. Bank of America green
ca7 · 2011
1 sentence

2018While it is true that not all state-law claims based on credit-reporting malfeasance are barred, “FCRA explicitly preempts state-law claims alleging violations of the federal act.” Todd v. Franklin Collection Serv., Inc., 694 F.3d 849, 852 (7th Cir. 2012) (citing 15 U.S.C. § 1681t(b)(1)(F); Purcell v. Bank of Am., 659 F.3d 622 , 623–25 (7th Cir. 2011)).

12018–2018
Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc. green
scotus · 1992
1 sentence

2018Cipollone v. Liggett Grp., Inc., 505 U.S. 504, 516 (1992). [13] The FCRA’s preemption clause provides that “[n]o requirement or prohibition may be imposed under the laws of any State” with respect to several enumerated areas covered by the FCRA. 15 U.S.C. § 1681t(b).

12018–2018
Stone v. DAVIESS CTY. DIV. CHILD SERV. green
indctapp · 1995
1 sentence

2017We reasoned that if our termination statute required that services be provided to all parents prior to the termination of parental rights, under the doctrine of preemption an ADA violation by DCS in fulfilling that statutory duty would provide grounds for attacking a termination pursuant to that statute. 656 N.E.2d at 830 .

12017–2017
Cleverly Lockhart v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.) green
indctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2016Id. [7] Because federal law is the supreme law of the land under the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution, state laws that interfere with or are contrary to federal law are invalidated under the preemption doctrine.

2016Id. [7] Because federal law is the supreme law of the land under the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution, state laws that interfere with or are contrary to federal law are invalidated under the preemption doctrine.

12016–2016
Wolicki-Gables v. Arrow International, Inc. green
ca11 · 2011
1 sentence

2013Wolicki-Gables v. Arrow Intern., Inc., 634 F.3d 1296 (11th Cir.2011).

12013–2013
Medtronic, Inc. v. Lohr green
scotus · 1996
2 sentences

2013The preemption clause “does not prevent a State from providing a damages remedy for claims premised on a violation of FDA regulations; the state duties in such a case ‘parallel,’ rather than add to, federal requirements.” Id. (quoting Medtronic v. Lohr, 518 U.S. 470, 495 , 116 S.Ct. 2240 , 135 L.Ed.2d 700 (1996)).

2013The preemption clause “does not prevent a State from providing a damages remedy for claims premised on a violation of FDA regulations; the state duties in such a case ‘parallel,’ rather than add to, federal requirements.” Id. (quoting Medtronic v. Lohr, 518 U.S. 470, 495 , 116 S.Ct. 2240 , 135 L.Ed.2d 700 (1996)).

12013–2013
McGOOKIN v. Guidant Corp. green
indctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2013In McGookin v. Guidant Corp., 942 N.E.2d 831 (Ind.Ct.App.2011), a child died after receiving a pacemaker.

12013–2013
Chaisson v. Chaisson green
texapp · 2005
1 sentence

2012“The text of section 8709 reveals that it is only concerned with conflicts between state regulation of group life insurance programs and the express contractual provisions contained in FEGLIA policies.” Fagan, 179 S.W.3d at 43 .

12012–2012
Kidd v. Pritzel green
moctapp · 1991
2 sentences

2012On the other hand, the preemption clause “is not concerned with state law claims brought once the proceeds of a policy are paid out.” Kidd, 821 S.W.2d at 573 .

2012Ultimately, the preemption clause’s purpose is to “alleviate the difficulty of interpreting state laws and regulations concerning group life insurance.” Id.

12012–2012
Peter v. Ford Motor Co. green
indctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2011And as for Cook , we note that while the Safety Act has a preemption clause, it also has an explicit savings clause that “preserves those actions that seek to establish a greater safety than the minimum safety achieved by a federal regulation intended to provide a floor.’ ” Cook, 913 N.E.2d at 320 (quoting Geier v. Am.

12011–2011
Metropolitan Life Insurance v. Taylor green
scotus · 1987
12007–2007
ProCD, Inc. v. Zeidenberg green
ca7 · 1996
12002–2002
Ballas v. Tedesco green
njd · 1999
12002–2002
Moreau v. San Diego Transit Corp. green
calctapp · 1989
12001–2001
Hines v. Davidowitz green
scotus · 1941
11996–1996
Freightliner Corp. v. Myrick green
scotus · 1995
11996–1996
Gentry v. United Slate, Tile and Construction Roofers neutral
indctapp · 1974
11995–1995
Amalgamated Ass'n of Street, Electric Railway & Motor Coach Employees of America, Division 998 v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Board green
scotus · 1951
11988–1988
Birbeck v. Southern New England Production Credit Ass'n green
ctd · 1985
11987–1987
Bishop v. Board of Zoning Appeals of New Haven green
conn · 1947
11981–1981

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CFR § 49c.f.r.571.208 (4) USC § 15u.s.c.1397 (4) IN § Ind. Code § 8-6-7.5-1 (3) USC § 15u.s.c.1381 (3) USC § 15u.s.c.1381-1431 (3) USC § 15u.s.c.1392 (3) USC § 49u.s.c.10101 (3) USC § 49u.s.c.10501 (3) USC § 49u.s.c.20101 (3) USC § 49u.s.c.20106 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 277 (1911–2026) NY 112 (1981–2026) IL 101 (1974–2026) TX 93 (1969–2025) NJ 69 (1971–2026) PA 66 (1966–2025) OH 50 (1975–2026) MN 45 (1984–2019) TN 45 (1987–2022) IN 38 (1981–2024) MI 35 (1970–2025) CO 32 (1972–2025) WA 32 (1972–2021) NM 31 (1987–2019) WI 31 (1980–2025) AZ 30 (1971–2025) IA 30 (1978–2026) MD 29 (1977–2026) MA 27 (1964–2023) FL 24 (1962–2021) LA 23 (1962–2024) OK 20 (1986–2024) GA 19 (1991–2022) MO 19 (1971–2017) AL 17 (1964–2014) MT 16 (1977–2025) KS 16 (1922–2026) OR 14 (1985–2023) NV 14 (2000–2026) SC 13 (1984–2019) NC 13 (1973–2026) NH 13 (1995–2019) CT 12 (1990–2024) HI 12 (1982–2023) UT 11 (1992–2012) NE 10 (1982–2006) KY 10 (1979–2026) MS 9 (1968–2013) ID 9 (1979–2018) AK 8 (1967–2022) DE 8 (1980–2025) WV 7 (2009–2024) VT 7 (1988–2024) RI 7 (1985–2020) ME 6 (1989–2025) AR 5 (1984–2025) ND 5 (1991–2025) VA 5 (1985–2021) VI 4 (2010–2026) SD 4 (1977–2020) DC 3 (1986–2009) WY 2 (2014–2014) PR 2 (2023–2025)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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