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state law claim in Washington

33 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2025 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Washington 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Boyd v. Angaronegreen
ilnd · 1990 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Of the seven reported cases on the latter point none equated such a state law violation to a deprivation of Fourth Amendment guarantees: Torrey v. City of Tukwila, 76 Wash.App. 32, 39-40 , 882 P.2d 799 (1994); Fields v. City of South Houston, 922 F.2d 1183, 1189 (5th Cir.1991); Barry v. Fowler, 902 F.2d 770, 772 (9th Cir.1990); Boyd v. Angarone, 729 F.Supp. 1194, 1199 (N.D.Ill.1990); Fisher v. Washington Metro.

2000App. 32, 39-40 , 882 P.2d 799 (1994); Fields v. City of S. Houston, 922 F.2d 1183 , 1189 (5th Cir. 1991); Barry v. Fowler, 902 F.2d 770, 772 (9th Cir. 1990); Boyd v. Angarone, 729 F. Supp. 1194, 1199 (N.D.

22
Patricia J. Barry Charlene Karr v. Gary Fowlergreen
ca9 · 1990 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Of the seven reported cases on the latter point none equated such a state law violation to a deprivation of Fourth Amendment guarantees: Torrey v. City of Tukwila, 76 Wash.App. 32, 39-40 , 882 P.2d 799 (1994); Fields v. City of South Houston, 922 F.2d 1183, 1189 (5th Cir.1991); Barry v. Fowler, 902 F.2d 770, 772 (9th Cir.1990); Boyd v. Angarone, 729 F.Supp. 1194, 1199 (N.D.Ill.1990); Fisher v. Washington Metro.

2000App. 32, 39-40 , 882 P.2d 799 (1994); Fields v. City of S. Houston, 922 F.2d 1183 , 1189 (5th Cir. 1991); Barry v. Fowler, 902 F.2d 770, 772 (9th Cir. 1990); Boyd v. Angarone, 729 F. Supp. 1194, 1199 (N.D.

22
Lingle v. Norge Division of Magic Chef, Inc.green
scotus · 1988 · cited in 8 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1992–2025
2 sentences

1999Relying on language found in Lingle, 486 U.S. at 405-06 , it contended the real test is whether the resolution of the state law claim depends on the meaning of a CBA.

1997Whether a state-law claim is preempted by section 301 depends on whether it is "independent” in the sense that "resolution of the state-law claim does not require construing the collective-bargaining agreement.” Lingle, 486 U.S. at 407 ; see Jackson v. Kimel, 992 F.2d 1318, 1325-26 (4th Cir. 1993) (noting that preemption also would apply if dispute would involve interpretation of "industrial common law,” including "practices and procedures relating to the employment relationship”).

18
Commodore v. University Mechanical Contractors, Inc.green
wash · 1992 · cited in 6 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1995–2025
2 sentences

2025As explained above, Commodore suggested that a state law claim is still independent “if it does not arise from the CBA and only the employer’s defense mandates interpreting the CBA.” Id.

2017Contractors, Inc., 120 Wn.2d 120, 131 , 839 P.2d 314 (1992). *350 A state law claim is independent if it does not rely on a right created by a CBA.

16
Beaman v. Yakima Valley Disposal, Inc.green
wash · 1991 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1993–2010
2 sentences

2010Garmon, 359 U.S. at 244-45 ; Beaman v. Yakima Valley Disposal, Inc., 116 Wn.2d 697, 704 , 807 P.2d 849 (1991).

2010Garmon, 359 U.S. at 244-45 ; Beaman v. Yakima Valley Disposal, Inc., 116 Wn.2d 697, 704 , 807 P.2d 849 (1991).

13
Fields v. City of South Houstongreen
ca5 · 1991 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Of the seven reported cases on the latter point none equated such a state law violation to a deprivation of Fourth Amendment guarantees: Torrey v. City of Tukwila, 76 Wash.App. 32, 39-40 , 882 P.2d 799 (1994); Fields v. City of South Houston, 922 F.2d 1183, 1189 (5th Cir.1991); Barry v. Fowler, 902 F.2d 770, 772 (9th Cir.1990); Boyd v. Angarone, 729 F.Supp. 1194, 1199 (N.D.Ill.1990); Fisher v. Washington Metro.

2000App. 32, 39-40 , 882 P.2d 799 (1994); Fields v. City of S. Houston, 922 F.2d 1183 , 1189 (5th Cir. 1991); Barry v. Fowler, 902 F.2d 770, 772 (9th Cir. 1990); Boyd v. Angarone, 729 F. Supp. 1194, 1199 (N.D.

12
State v. Mayfieldgreen
wash · 2019 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022However, for an independent state law analysis, “it is not sufficient for parties to simply ‘mention our state constitution in their briefs’ and note that article I, section 7 is often more protective than the Fourth Amendment.” State v. Mayfield, 192 Wn.2d 871, 881, 895 , 434 P.3d 58 (2019) (quoting State v. Rojo Armenta, 134 Wn.2d 1 , 10 n.7, 948 P.2d 1280 (1997)).

2022However, for an independent state law analysis, “it is not sufficient for parties to simply ‘mention our state constitution in their briefs’ and note that article I, section 7 is often more protective than the Fourth Amendment.” State v. Mayfield, 192 Wn.2d 871, 881, 895 , 434 P.3d 58 (2019) (quoting State v. Rojo Armenta, 134 Wn.2d 1 , 10 n.7, 948 P.2d 1280 (1997)).

11
George B. Street v. Officer Leo Surdyka, Baltimore City Police Departmentgreen
ca4 · 1974 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Crystal R. Jackson v. Randy Kimel at & T Technologies, Inc.green
ca4 · 1993 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Robert I. Silverman v. Marion Barry, Mayor of the District of Columbiagreen
cadc · 1988 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Frank Chmiel v. Beverly Wilshire Hotel Company Regent International Hotels, Ltd.green
ca9 · 1989 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11
Cook v. Lindsay Olive Growersgreen
ca9 · 1990 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (35)

CaseCitedYears
San Diego Building Trades Council v. Garmon green
scotus · 1959
2 sentences

2021Id. at 237-38 .

2010Garmon, 359 U.S. at 244-45 ; Beaman v. Yakima Valley Disposal, Inc., 116 Wn.2d 697, 704 , 807 P.2d 849 (1991).

41993–2021
Estate Of Virgil Victor Becker, Jr., App. v. Forward Technology Industries, Inc., Res. green
washctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2017The court found that "federal regulations pervasively regulate an airplane engine's fuel system," and that this constitutes "implied field preemption [that] precludes applying a state law standard of care to [the Estate's] claims." Id. at 79 .

2017The court found that “federal regulations pervasively regulate an airplane engine’s fuel system” and that this constitutes “implied field preemption [that] precludes applying a state law standard of care to [the Estate’s] claims.” Id. at 79 .

22017–2017
Bressi v. Ford green
ca9 · 2009
2 sentences

2017Id.

2017Id.

22017–2017
cluster 775074 green
ca9 · 2001
2 sentences

2001Id.

2001Id.

22001–2001
Hume v. American Disposal Co. green
wash · 1994
2 sentences

2001Id. at 665 , 880 P.2d 988 .

2001Id. at 665 .

22001–2001
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. v. Norris green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

2000Hawaiian Airlines, 512 U.S. at 261 , 114 S.Ct. 2239 (quoting Lingle v. Norge Div. of Magic Chef, Inc., 486 U.S. 399, 407 , 108 S.Ct. 1877 , 100 L.Ed.2d 410 (1988)).

2000Hawaiian Airlines, 512 U.S. at 261 (quoting Lingle v. Norge Div. of Magic Chef, Inc., 486 U.S. 399, 407 , 108 S. Ct. 1877 , 100 L.

22000–2000
Torrey v. City of Tukwila green
washctapp · 1994
2 sentences

2000Of the seven reported cases on the latter point none equated such a state law violation to a deprivation of Fourth Amendment guarantees: Torrey v. City of Tukwila, 76 Wash.App. 32, 39-40 , 882 P.2d 799 (1994); Fields v. City of South Houston, 922 F.2d 1183, 1189 (5th Cir.1991); Barry v. Fowler, 902 F.2d 770, 772 (9th Cir.1990); Boyd v. Angarone, 729 F.Supp. 1194, 1199 (N.D.Ill.1990); Fisher v. Washington Metro.

2000Of the seven reported cases on the latter point none equated such a state law violation to a deprivation of Fourth Amendment guarantees: Torrey v. City of Tukwila, 76 Wn.

22000–2000
Local 174, Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers v. Lucas Flour Co. green
scotus · 1962
2 sentences

1999“Even where the state law claim is not preempted but the employer’s defense implicates terms of the CBA, courts of this state can apply federal law to assess the defense, thereby allowing ‘doctrines of federal labor law uniformly to prevail over inconsistent local rules.’ ” Id. at 131- 32 (quoting Local 174, Teamsters v. Lucas Flour Co., 369 U.S. 95, 104 , 82 S. Ct. 571 , 7 L.

1999“Even where the state law claim is not preempted but the employer’s defense implicates terms of the CBA, courts of this state can apply federal law to assess the defense, thereby allowing ‘doctrines of federal labor law uniformly to prevail over inconsistent local rules.’ ” Id. at 131- 32 (quoting Local 174, Teamsters v. Lucas Flour Co., 369 U.S. 95, 104 , 82 S. Ct. 571 , 7 L.

21992–1999
Rodriquez v. Bar-S Food Co. green
cod · 1982
2 sentences

1988Although it is well established that respondents' conduct is arguably covered by the NLRA, the Union has cited a case, Rodriquez v. Bar-S Food Co., 539 F. Supp. 710 (D.

1988In Rodriquez v. Bar-S Food Co., 539 F. Supp. 710 (D.

21988–1988
Schroeder v. Weighall green
wash · 2014
1 sentence

2023Thus, an independent state law analysis of article I, section 12 requires courts to engage in “a two-part test.” Schroeder, 179 Wn.2d at 572 .

12023–2023
State v. Armenta green
wash · 1997
2 sentences

2022However, for an independent state law analysis, “it is not sufficient for parties to simply ‘mention our state constitution in their briefs’ and note that article I, section 7 is often more protective than the Fourth Amendment.” State v. Mayfield, 192 Wn.2d 871, 881, 895 , 434 P.3d 58 (2019) (quoting State v. Rojo Armenta, 134 Wn.2d 1 , 10 n.7, 948 P.2d 1280 (1997)).

2022However, for an independent state law analysis, “it is not sufficient for parties to simply ‘mention our state constitution in their briefs’ and note that article I, section 7 is often more protective than the Fourth Amendment.” State v. Mayfield, 192 Wn.2d 871, 881, 895 , 434 P.3d 58 (2019) (quoting State v. Rojo Armenta, 134 Wn.2d 1 , 10 n.7, 948 P.2d 1280 (1997)).

12022–2022
State v. Cardenas green
wash · 2002
2 sentences

2022We do not foreclose the possibility of such an analysis in a future case with sufficient briefing. 9 State v. Cardenas, 146 Wn.2d 400, 408 , 47 P.3d 127 (2002).

2022We do not foreclose the possibility of such an analysis in a future case with sufficient briefing. 9 State v. Cardenas, 146 Wn.2d 400, 408 , 47 P.3d 127 (2002).

12022–2022
State v. Myrick green
wash · 1984
1 sentence

2021Myrick, 102 Wn.2d at 512 .

12021–2021
National Labor Relations Board v. Nash-Finch Co. green
scotus · 1971
2 sentences

2021The Court noted that its role in deciding whether a state law claim is preempted is to limit the “potential conflict” between differing results of the Board and state courts in recognition that “Congress has involve conduct occurring during labor disputes that Congress intended to be left unregulated and “‘to be controlled by the free play of economic forces.’” Lodge 76, Int’l Ass’n of Machinists & Aerospace Workers v. Wis. Emp’t Relations Comm’n, 427 U.S. 132, 140 , 96 S. Ct. 2548 , 49 L. Ed. 2d 396 (1976) (quoting Nat’l Labor Relations Bd. v. Nash-Finch Co., 404 U.S. 138, 144 , 92 S. Ct. 373

2021The Court noted that its role in deciding whether a state law claim is preempted is to limit the “potential conflict” between differing results of the Board and state courts in recognition that “Congress has involve conduct occurring during labor disputes that Congress intended to be left unregulated and “‘to be controlled by the free play of economic forces.’” Lodge 76, Int’l Ass’n of Machinists & Aerospace Workers v. Wis. Emp’t Relations Comm’n, 427 U.S. 132, 140 , 96 S. Ct. 2548 , 49 L. Ed. 2d 396 (1976) (quoting Nat’l Labor Relations Bd. v. Nash-Finch Co., 404 U.S. 138, 144 , 92 S. Ct. 373

12021–2021
Lodge 76, International Ass'n of MacHinists & Aerospace Workers v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

2021The Court noted that its role in deciding whether a state law claim is preempted is to limit the “potential conflict” between differing results of the Board and state courts in recognition that “Congress has involve conduct occurring during labor disputes that Congress intended to be left unregulated and “‘to be controlled by the free play of economic forces.’” Lodge 76, Int’l Ass’n of Machinists & Aerospace Workers v. Wis. Emp’t Relations Comm’n, 427 U.S. 132, 140 , 96 S. Ct. 2548 , 49 L. Ed. 2d 396 (1976) (quoting Nat’l Labor Relations Bd. v. Nash-Finch Co., 404 U.S. 138, 144 , 92 S. Ct. 373

2021The Court noted that its role in deciding whether a state law claim is preempted is to limit the “potential conflict” between differing results of the Board and state courts in recognition that “Congress has involve conduct occurring during labor disputes that Congress intended to be left unregulated and “‘to be controlled by the free play of economic forces.’” Lodge 76, Int’l Ass’n of Machinists & Aerospace Workers v. Wis. Emp’t Relations Comm’n, 427 U.S. 132, 140 , 96 S. Ct. 2548 , 49 L. Ed. 2d 396 (1976) (quoting Nat’l Labor Relations Bd. v. Nash-Finch Co., 404 U.S. 138, 144 , 92 S. Ct. 373

12021–2021
State v. Gunwall green
wash · 1986
2 sentences

2019A. A Gunwall analysis is not required to justify an independent state law analysis of article I, section 7 in new contexts ¶ 14 In Gunwall, we set forth six nonexclusive factors to guide the threshold inquiry of " 'whether, in a *879 given situation, the Washington State Constitution should be considered as extending broader rights to its citizens than the United States Constitution.' " Blomstrom v. Tripp, 189 Wash.2d 379 , 400, 402 P.3d 831 (2017) (quoting Gunwall, 106 Wash.2d at 58, 720 P.2d 808 ).

2019A. A Gunwall analysis is not required to justify an independent state law analysis of article I, section 7 in new contexts In Gunwall, we set forth six nonexclusive factors to guide the threshold inquiry of'"whether, in a given situation, the Washington State Constitution should be considered as extending broader rights to its citizens than the United States Constitution.'" Blomstrom v. Tripp, 189 Wn.2d 379 , 400, 402 P.3d 831 (2017)(quoting Gunwall, 106 Wn.2d at 58 ).

12019–2019
Knick v. Township of Scott green
scotus · 2019
1 sentence

2019Achieving consistency with federal regulatory takings law proved difficult due to "unresolved tensions between divergent lines of authority." Id.

12019–2019
State v. Jackson green
wash · 2003
2 sentences

2019Id. at 463, 158 P.3d 595 (citing State v. Jackson, 150 Wash.2d 251 , 259, 76 P.3d 217 (2003) ).

2019Id. at 463, 158 P.3d 595 (citing State v. Jackson, 150 Wash.2d 251 , 259, 76 P.3d 217 (2003) ).

12019–2019
State v. Chenoweth green
wash · 2007
1 sentence

2019Id. at 463, 158 P.3d 595 (citing State v. Jackson, 150 Wash.2d 251 , 259, 76 P.3d 217 (2003) ).

12019–2019
Blomstrom v. Tripp green
wash · 2017
2 sentences

2019A. A Gunwall analysis is not required to justify an independent state law analysis of article I, section 7 in new contexts ¶ 14 In Gunwall, we set forth six nonexclusive factors to guide the threshold inquiry of " 'whether, in a *879 given situation, the Washington State Constitution should be considered as extending broader rights to its citizens than the United States Constitution.' " Blomstrom v. Tripp, 189 Wash.2d 379 , 400, 402 P.3d 831 (2017) (quoting Gunwall, 106 Wash.2d at 58, 720 P.2d 808 ).

2019A. A Gunwall analysis is not required to justify an independent state law analysis of article I, section 7 in new contexts ¶ 14 In Gunwall, we set forth six nonexclusive factors to guide the threshold inquiry of " 'whether, in a *879 given situation, the Washington State Constitution should be considered as extending broader rights to its citizens than the United States Constitution.' " Blomstrom v. Tripp, 189 Wash.2d 379 , 400, 402 P.3d 831 (2017) (quoting Gunwall, 106 Wash.2d at 58, 720 P.2d 808 ).

12019–2019
State v. McKinney green
wash · 2006
1 sentence

2019Id. at 463 {ciiing State v. Jackson, 150 Wn.2d 251, 259 , 76 P.3d 217 (2003)).

12019–2019
Ervin v. Columbia Distributing, Inc. green
washctapp · 1997
2 sentences

2017App. 882, 890 , 930 P.2d 947 (1997).

2017Section 301 preempts the state law claim “only if the answer to the first question is ‘yes/ and the answer to either the second or third is ‘no.’” Miller, 850 F.2d at 548 . ¶57 For example, in Ervin v. Columbia Distributing, Inc., section 301 did not preempt an employee’s overtime claims, even though he was a party to a CBA with provisions governing overtime. 84 Wn.

12017–2017
Daryl A. Miller v. At & T Network Systems, an at & T Technologies, Inc. Group, Defendants green
ca9 · 1988
1 sentence

2017Section 301 preempts the state law claim “only if the answer to the first question is ‘yes/ and the answer to either the second or third is ‘no.’” Miller, 850 F.2d at 548 . ¶57 For example, in Ervin v. Columbia Distributing, Inc., section 301 did not preempt an employee’s overtime claims, even though he was a party to a CBA with provisions governing overtime. 84 Wn.

12017–2017
LaPlant v. Snohomish County green
washctapp · 2011
12016–2016
Diamond v. Marland green
gasd · 1975
12000–2000
Fisher v. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority red
ca4 · 1982
12000–2000
Sintra, Inc. v. City of Seattle red
wash · 1992
11994–1994
Lumber Production Industrial Workers Local 1054 v. West Coast Industrial Relations Ass'n green
ca9 · 1985
11993–1993
William Dougherty v. Parsec, Inc. Truck Drivers, Chauffeurs & Helpers, Local Union 100 Budco Group, Inc., Seaboard System Railroad green
ca6 · 1987
11992–1992
William Dougherty v. Parsec, Inc. Truck Drivers, Chauffeurs & Helpers, Local Union 100 Budco Group, Inc., Seaboard System Railroad green
ca6 · 1989
11992–1992
Dougherty v. Parsec, Inc. neutral
scotus · 1988
11992–1992
Lingle v. Norge Division of Magic Chef, Inc. red
ca7 · 1987
11992–1992
Milne Employees Ass'n v. Sun Carriers, Inc. green
cand · 1989
11991–1991
Ruth L. Young v. Anthony's Fish Grottos, Inc. Anthony's Fish Grotto of La Jolla Anthony's Fish Grotto of La Mesa, Inc. And Ida Tagliaferri green
ca9 · 1987
11991–1991
Dougherty v. American Telephone and Telegraph Company, At green
ca2 · 1990
11991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 29u.s.c.185 (14) USC § 29u.s.c.157 (9) USC § 29u.s.c.158 (9) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.180 (7) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (6) USC § 29u.s.c.151-169 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 49.46.090 (5) USC § 29u.s.c.152 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 49.32.020 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 49.46.010 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 49.46.130 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.030 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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