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Rutledge test in North Carolina

28 North Carolina opinions name it 3 courts 1984–2018 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Carolina 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Rutledge v. Tultex Corp./Kings Yarngreen
nc · 1983 · cited in 15 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1984–2018
2 sentences

2018The first two prongs of the Rutledge test "are satisfied if, as a matter of fact, the employment exposed the worker to a greater risk of contracting the disease than the public generally." Id. at 93-94 , 301 S.E.2d at 365 (citation omitted).

2018The first two prongs of the Rutledge test "are satisfied if, as a matter of fact, the employment exposed the worker to a greater risk of contracting the disease than the public generally." Id. at 93-94 , 301 S.E.2d at 365 (citation omitted).

415
Futrell v. Resinall Corp.green
ncctapp · 2002 · cited in 4 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2018
2 sentences

2006In Futrell v. Resinall Corporation the Court of Appeals applied the Rutledge test where a plaintiff contended that he contracted carpal tunnel syndrome as the result of his employment. 151 N.C.

2006In Futrell v. Resinall Corporation the Court of Appeals applied the Rutledge test where a plaintiff contended that he contracted carpal tunnel syndrome as the result of his employment. 151 N.C.

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Mills v. Millsgreen
ncctapp · 1984 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1985–1986
2 sentences

1986While it is difficult to reconcile the Rutledge test with the test articulated in Walston and relied upon by the Commission, see Mills v. Fieldcrest Mills, 68 N.C.

1986While it is difficult to reconcile the Rutledge test with the test articulated in Walston and relied upon by the Commission, see Mills v. Fieldcrest Mills, 68 N.C.

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Chambers v. Transit Managementgreen
nc · 2006 · cited in 5 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2007–2015
2 sentences

2015Rutledge, 308 N.C. at 93 , 301 S.E.2d at 365 (internal quotation marks omitted). "[T]he first two elements are satisfied if ... the employment exposed the worker to a greater risk of contracting the disease than the public generally." Id. at 93-94 , 301 S.E.2d at 365 . "[T]he third element of the Rutledge test" is "met where the [plaintiff] can establish that the employment caused him to contract the disease, or where he can establish that it significantly contributed to or aggravated the disease." Chambers v. Transit Mgmt., 360 N.C. 609 , 613, 636 S.E.2d 553 , 556 (2006). "[E]vidence tending

2015Rutledge, 308 N.C. at 93 , 301 S.E.2d at 365 (internal quotation marks omitted). "[T]he first two elements are satisfied if ... the employment exposed the worker to a greater risk of contracting the disease than the public generally." Id. at 93-94 , 301 S.E.2d at 365 . "[T]he third element of the Rutledge test" is "met where the [plaintiff] can establish that the employment caused him to contract the disease, or where he can establish that it significantly contributed to or aggravated the disease." Chambers v. Transit Mgmt., 360 N.C. 609 , 613, 636 S.E.2d 553 , 556 (2006). "[E]vidence tending

15
Hardin v. Motor Panels, Inc.green
ncctapp · 2000 · cited in 4 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2002–2009
2 sentences

2004“Although it is not necessary for doctors to use the exact wording of ‘significantly con-tributting],’ there must be some indication of the degree of contribution such as ‘more likely than not’ to meet the Rutledge test.” Hardin, 136 N.C.

2004“Although it is not necessary for doctors to use the exact wording of ‘significantly con-tributting],’ there must be some indication of the degree of contribution such as ‘more likely than not’ to meet the Rutledge test.” Hardin, 136 N.C.

14
Norris v. Drexel Heritage Furnishings, Inc./Mascogreen
ncctapp · 2000 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2002–2006
2 sentences

2006Id. (citing Norris v. Drexel Heritage Furnishings, Inc., 139 N.C.

2006Id. (citing Norris v. Drexel Heritage Furnishings, Inc., 139 N.C.

12
Booker v. Duke Medical Centergreen
· 1979 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Notwithstanding “the overriding legislative goal of providing comprehensive coverage for occupational diseases,” Booker v. Medical Center, 297 N.C. 458, 471 , 256 S.E.2d 189, 198 (1979), the plaintiff has the burden of proof on all three elements of the Rutledge test.

2003Notwithstanding “the overriding legislative goal of providing comprehensive coverage for occupational diseases,” Booker v. Medical Center, 297 N.C. 458, 471 , 256 S.E.2d 189, 198 (1979), the plaintiff has the burden of proof on all three elements of the Rutledge test.

11
In Re Whiteside Estate, Inc.green
nc · 2000 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See, e.g., Hardin v. Motor Panels, Inc., 136 N.C.App. 351, 354 , 524 S.E.2d 368, 371 , disc. review denied, 351 N.C. 473 , 543 S.E.2d 488 (2000).

2002See, e.g., Hardin v. Motor Panels, Inc., 136 N.C.App. 351, 354 , 524 S.E.2d 368, 371 , disc. review denied, 351 N.C. 473 , 543 S.E.2d 488 (2000).

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Hardin v. Motor Panels, Inc.green
nc · 2000 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See, e.g., Hardin v. Motor Panels, Inc., 136 N.C.App. 351, 354 , 524 S.E.2d 368, 371 , disc. review denied, 351 N.C. 473 , 543 S.E.2d 488 (2000).

2002See, e.g., Hardin v. Motor Panels, Inc., 136 N.C.App. 351, 354 , 524 S.E.2d 368, 371 , disc. review denied, 351 N.C. 473 , 543 S.E.2d 488 (2000).

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Haynes v. . Feldspar Producing Co.green
nc · 1942 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985If, upon remand, the Commission concludes that plaintiff has an occupational disease within the purview of the Rutledge rule, it will then have to determine in which employment plaintiff was “last injuriously exposed to the hazards of such disease,” G.S. 97-57; Rutledge v. Tultex Corp., supra; Haynes v. Feldspar Producing Co., 222 N.C. 163, 170 , 22 S.E. 2d 275, 279 (1942), and award compensation accordingly.

1985If, upon remand, the Commission concludes that plaintiff has an occupational disease within the purview of the Rutledge rule, it will then have to determine in which employment plaintiff was “last injuriously exposed to the hazards of such disease,” G.S. 97-57; Rutledge v. Tultex Corp., supra; Haynes v. Feldspar Producing Co., 222 N.C. 163, 170 , 22 S.E. 2d 275, 279 (1942), and award compensation accordingly.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Futrell v. Resinall Corp. neutral
nc · 2003
2 sentences

2006"Evidence tending to show that the employment simply aggravated or contributed to the employee's condition goes only to the issue of causation, the third element of the Rutledge test." Futrell v. Resinall Corp., 357 N.C. 158 , 579 S.E.2d 269 (2003). 2.

2006"Evidence tending to show that the employment simply aggravated or contributed to the employee's condition goes only to the issue of causation, the third element of the Rutledge test." Futrell v. Resinall Corp., 357 N.C. 158 , 579 S.E.2d 269 (2003). 2.

42005–2010
Robbins v. Wake County Board of Education green
ncctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2009Thus, this Court concluded that “the Commission’s findings with respect to the first two elements of the Rutledge test were sufficiently supported by competent evidence.” Id. at 522, 566 S.E.2d at 142-43 .

2009Thus, this Court concluded that “the Commission’s findings with respect to the first two elements of the Rutledge test were sufficiently supported by competent evidence.” Id. at 522, 566 S.E.2d at 142-43 .

32003–2009
Locklear v. Stedman Corp./Sara Lee Knit Products green
ncctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2004Locklear v. Stedman Corp., *240 131 N.C.

2004Locklear v. Stedman Corp., *240 131 N.C.

22000–2004
Allred v. Exceptional Landscapes, Inc. green
ncctapp · 2013
2 sentences

2018App. 229 , 232, 743 S.E.2d 48 , 51 (2013) ("Unchallenged findings of fact are presumed to be supported by competent evidence and are binding on appeal." (citation omitted) ). *217 The interplay between the three prongs of the Rutledge test was explained by this Court in Futrell .

2018App. 229 , 232, 743 S.E.2d 48 , 51 (2013) ("Unchallenged findings of fact are presumed to be supported by competent evidence and are binding on appeal." (citation omitted) ). *217 The interplay between the three prongs of the Rutledge test was explained by this Court in Futrell .

12018–2018
Jarrett v. McCreary Modern, Inc. green
ncctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2011App. at 240 , 605 S.E.2d at 203 .

2011App. at 240 , 605 S.E.2d at 203 .

12011–2011
Chambers v. Transit Management neutral
nc · 2007
2 sentences

2008Chambers v. Transit Mgmt. , 360 N.C. 609 , 611 , 636 S.E.2d 553 , 555 (2006), reh'g denied , 361 N.C. 227 , 641 S.E.2d 801 (2007). *Page 13 2.

2008Chambers v. Transit Mgmt. , 360 N.C. 609 , 611 , 636 S.E.2d 553 , 555 (2006), reh'g denied , 361 N.C. 227 , 641 S.E.2d 801 (2007). *Page 13 2.

12008–2008
Walden v. Morgan neutral
nc · 2007
2 sentences

2008Chambers v. Transit Mgmt. , 360 N.C. 609 , 611 , 636 S.E.2d 553 , 555 (2006), reh'g denied , 361 N.C. 227 , 641 S.E.2d 801 (2007). *Page 13 2.

2008Chambers v. Transit Mgmt. , 360 N.C. 609 , 611 , 636 S.E.2d 553 , 555 (2006), reh'g denied , 361 N.C. 227 , 641 S.E.2d 801 (2007). *Page 13 2.

12008–2008
Faison v. Allen Canning Co. green
ncctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2008The standard required to establish a causal connection between a plaintiff’s injuries and her employment is “a reasonable degree of medical certainty.” Faison v. Allen Canning Co., 163 N.C.

2008The standard required to establish a causal connection between a plaintiff’s injuries and her employment is “a reasonable degree of medical certainty.” Faison v. Allen Canning Co., 163 N.C.

12008–2008
Pressley v. Southwestern Freight Lines green
· 2001
2 sentences

2003Rutledge v. Tultex Corp./Kings Yarn, 308 N.C. at 93 -94 , 301 S.E.2d at 365 ; Pressley v. Southwestern Freight Lines , 144 N.C.

2003Rutledge v. Tultex Corp./Kings Yarn, 308 N.C. at 93 -94 , 301 S.E.2d at 365 ; Pressley v. Southwestern Freight Lines , 144 N.C.

12003–2003
Keel v. H & v. INC. green
ncctapp · 1992
2 sentences

2003Keel v. H & V Inc., 107 N.C.

2003Keel v. H & V Inc., 107 N.C.

12003–2003
Adkins v. Fieldcrest Mills, Inc. green
ncctapp · 1984
2 sentences

1986App. 621 , 322 S.E. 2d 642 (1984) (findings insufficient under the Rutledge test).

1986App. 621 , 322 S.E. 2d 642 (1984) (findings insufficient under the Rutledge test).

11986–1986
Clark v. American & Efird Mills green
ncctapp · 1984
2 sentences

1985App. 237 , 313 S.E. 2d 11 , vacated and remanded, 312 N.C. 487 , 322 S.E. 2d 771 (1984), and Clark v. American & Efird Mills, 66 N.C.

1985App. 237 , 313 S.E. 2d 11 , vacated and remanded, 312 N.C. 487 , 322 S.E. 2d 771 (1984), and Clark v. American & Efird Mills, 66 N.C.

11985–1985
Dean v. Cone Mills Corp. green
ncctapp · 1984
2 sentences

1985For even if we were to assume that the Commission presciently anticipated the Rutledge standard in referring to aggravation or acceleration in its findings, we would still be compelled to remand by Dean v. Cone Mills Corp., 67 N.C.

1985For even if we were to assume that the Commission presciently anticipated the Rutledge standard in referring to aggravation or acceleration in its findings, we would still be compelled to remand by Dean v. Cone Mills Corp., 67 N.C.

11985–1985
Dean v. Cone Mills Corp. neutral
nc · 1984
2 sentences

1985App. 237 , 313 S.E. 2d 11 , vacated and remanded, 312 N.C. 487 , 322 S.E. 2d 771 (1984), and Clark v. American & Efird Mills, 66 N.C.

1985App. 237 , 313 S.E. 2d 11 , vacated and remanded, 312 N.C. 487 , 322 S.E. 2d 771 (1984), and Clark v. American & Efird Mills, 66 N.C.

11985–1985

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-53 (15) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (3) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-57 (3)

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Where else courts name it

NC 28 (1984–2018) GA 5 (1980–2021)

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