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preemption doctrine in Florida

24 Florida opinions name it 3 courts 1962–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Florida 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 (16)

CaseFollowedCited
Rice v. Santa Fe Elevator Corp.green
scotus · 1947 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2008–2017
2 sentences

2017A preemption analysis begins “with the assumption that the historic police powers of the States were not to be superseded by [federal law] unless that was the clear and manifest purpose of Congress.” Rice v. Santa Fe Elevator Corp., 331 U.S. 218, 230 , 67 S.Ct. 1146 , 91 L.Ed. 1447 (1947).

2017A preemption analysis begins “with the assumption that the historic police powers of the States were not to be superseded by [federal law] unless that was the clear and manifest purpose of Congress.” Rice v. Santa Fe Elevator Corp., 331 U.S. 218, 230 , 67 S.Ct. 1146 , 91 L.Ed. 1447 (1947).

12
Tribune Co. v. Cannellagreen
fla · 1984 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1986–1987
2 sentences

1987See also, Tribune Company v. Cannella, 458 So.2d 1075 , 1077 (Fla. 1984) (under the preemption doctrine a subject is preempted by a senior legislative body from action by a junior legislative body if the senior legislative body's scheme of regulation of the subject is pervasive and if further regulation of the subject by the junior legislative body would present a danger or conflict with that pervasive regulatory scheme).

1986Fla., 1981), pet. for rev. den., 408 So.2d 1092 (Fla. 1981) (municipal ordinances are inferior to state law and must fail if a conflict arises); Tribune Company v. Cannella, 458 So.2d 1075 (Fla. 1984), appeal dismissed sub nom., DePerte v. Tribune Company, 53 U.S.L.W. 3807 (May 14, 1985), discussing the preemption doctrine as it pertains to the Public Records Act, Ch. 119 , F.S.

12
Point Conversion, LLC v. Tropical Paradise Resorts, LLCgreen
flsd · 2018 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Tropical Paradise Resorts, LLC, 339 F. Supp. 3d at 1353 ; see also Tropical Paradise Resorts, LLC v. JBSHBM, LLC, 2019 WL 78983 , at *2 (finding no error in the conclusion that Point Conversions’ state-law counterclaims were preempted by federal patent law).

11
Barragan v. City of Miamigreen
fla · 1989 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Cf. D’Agastino v. City of Miami, 220 So. 3d 410, 421 (Fla. 2017) (observing that preemption arises precisely because state legislature is constitutionally superior to local government); City of Palm Bay v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 114 So. 3d 924, 928 (Fla. 2013) (observing that when ordinance “flies in the face of state law” and cannot be reconciled with it, there is preemption and it “cannot be sustained”) (quoting Barragan v. City of Miami, 545 So. 2d 252, 255 (Fla. 1989)).

11
Ronald Williams v. State of Floridagreen
fla · 2016 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Thus, we must begin our analysis with “the actual language used in the [order] because [the Governor’s] intent is determined first and foremost from the . . . text.” Williams v. State, 186 So. 3d 989, 991 (Fla. 2016) (quoting Raymond James Fin.

11
Club Madonna, Inc. v. City of Miami Beachgreen
ca11 · 2019 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Club Madonna, Inc. v. City of Miami Beach, 924 F.3d 1370, 1380 (11th Cir. 2019).

11
City of Palm Bay v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.green
fla · 2013 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Cf. D’Agastino v. City of Miami, 220 So. 3d 410, 421 (Fla. 2017) (observing that preemption arises precisely because state legislature is constitutionally superior to local government); City of Palm Bay v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 114 So. 3d 924, 928 (Fla. 2013) (observing that when ordinance “flies in the face of state law” and cannot be reconciled with it, there is preemption and it “cannot be sustained”) (quoting Barragan v. City of Miami, 545 So. 2d 252, 255 (Fla. 1989)).

11
D'Agastino v. City of Miamigreen
ala · 2017 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Cf. D’Agastino v. City of Miami, 220 So. 3d 410, 421 (Fla. 2017) (observing that preemption arises precisely because state legislature is constitutionally superior to local government); City of Palm Bay v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 114 So. 3d 924, 928 (Fla. 2013) (observing that when ordinance “flies in the face of state law” and cannot be reconciled with it, there is preemption and it “cannot be sustained”) (quoting Barragan v. City of Miami, 545 So. 2d 252, 255 (Fla. 1989)).

11
Vargas v. Enterprise Leasing Co.green
fla · 2011 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Vargas, 60 So. 3d at 1042 (emphasis added).

11
Lowe v. Broward Countygreen
fladistctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Preemption The Florida Supreme Court has stated: “A local government enactment may be inconsistent with state law if (1) the Legislature ‘has preempted a particular subject area’ or (2) the local enactment conflicts with a state statute.” Sarasota Alliance For Fair Elections, Inc. v. Browning, 28 So.3d 880, 886 (Fla.2010), citing Lowe v. Broward County, 766 So.2d 1199, 1206-07 (Fla. 4th DCA 2000). 4 The Court in Sarasota Alliance went on to explain the preemption doctrine as follows: Florida law recognizes two types of preemption: express and implied.

11
Sarasota Alliance for Fair Elections, Inc. v. Browninggreen
fla · 2010 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Preemption The Florida Supreme Court has stated: “A local government enactment may be inconsistent with state law if (1) the Legislature ‘has preempted a particular subject area’ or (2) the local enactment conflicts with a state statute.” Sarasota Alliance For Fair Elections, Inc. v. Browning, 28 So.3d 880, 886 (Fla.2010), citing Lowe v. Broward County, 766 So.2d 1199, 1206-07 (Fla. 4th DCA 2000). 4 The Court in Sarasota Alliance went on to explain the preemption doctrine as follows: Florida law recognizes two types of preemption: express and implied.

11
Johnson v. Stategreen
fla · 2012 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016While experimental and special conditions are not defined by chapter 316, we find that the local governments read these provisions so broadly that their proposed exceptions would swallow the doctrine of preemption. 12 “Judicial interpretations of statutes are pure questions of law subject to de novo review.” Johnson v. State, 78 So.3d 1305, 1310 (Fla.2012).

11
Hughes v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Hughes v. State, 943 So.2d 176, 185 (Fla. 3d DCA 2006), review denied, 959 So.2d 716 (Fla.2007); see also Rice v. Santa Fe Elevator Corp., 331 U.S. 218, 230 , 67 S.Ct. 1146 , 91 L.Ed. 1447 (1947) (asserting that when Congress legislates in a field that the states have traditionally occupied, the court "start[s] with the assumption that the historic police powers of the States were not to be superseded by the Federal Act unless that was the clear and manifest purpose of Congress") (citation omitted).

11
Ramah Navajo School Bd., Inc. v. Bureau of Revenue of NMgreen
scotus · 1982 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986See Ramah Navajo School Board v. Bureau of Revenue of New Mexico, 458 U.S. 832 , 102 S.Ct. 3394 , 73 L.Ed.2d 1174 (1982).

1986See Ramah Navajo School Board v. Bureau of Revenue of New Mexico, 458 U.S. 832 , 102 S.Ct. 3394 , 73 L.Ed.2d 1174 (1982).

11
Edwards v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
11
State v. Rednergreen
fladistctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (22)

CaseCitedYears
Christopher Scott Hughes v. Eleventh Judicial green
ca11 · 2004
2 sentences

2006Hughes v. Attorney Gen. of Fla., 377 F.3d 1258 (11th Cir.2004), cert. denied, 543 U.S. 1051 , 125 S.Ct. 881 , 160 L.Ed.2d 772 (2005).

2006Hughes v. Attorney Gen. of Fla., 377 F.3d 1258 (11th Cir.2004), cert. denied, 543 U.S. 1051 , 125 S.Ct. 881 , 160 L.Ed.2d 772 (2005).

22006–2006
Hernandez-Angeles v. Ashcroft, Attorney General green
scotus · 2005
2 sentences

2006Hughes v. Attorney Gen. of Fla., 377 F.3d 1258 (11th Cir.2004), cert. denied, 543 U.S. 1051 , 125 S.Ct. 881 , 160 L.Ed.2d 772 (2005).

2006Hughes v. Attorney Gen. of Fla., 377 F.3d 1258 (11th Cir.2004), cert. denied, 543 U.S. 1051 , 125 S.Ct. 881 , 160 L.Ed.2d 772 (2005).

22006–2006
H&r Block, Inc. v. Carnegie, on Behalf of Herself and All Others Similarly Situated green
scotus · 2005
2 sentences

2006Hughes v. Attorney Gen. of Fla., 377 F.3d 1258 (11th Cir.2004), cert. denied, 543 U.S. 1051 , 125 S.Ct. 881 , 160 L.Ed.2d 772 (2005).

2006Hughes v. Attorney Gen. of Fla., 377 F.3d 1258 (11th Cir.2004), cert. denied, 543 U.S. 1051 , 125 S.Ct. 881 , 160 L.Ed.2d 772 (2005).

22006–2006
Acklin v. Dretke, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Division neutral
scotus · 2005
2 sentences

2006Hughes v. Attorney Gen. of Fla., 377 F.3d 1258 (11th Cir.2004), cert. denied, 543 U.S. 1051 , 125 S.Ct. 881 , 160 L.Ed.2d 772 (2005).

2006Hughes v. Attorney Gen. of Fla., 377 F.3d 1258 (11th Cir.2004), cert. denied, 543 U.S. 1051 , 125 S.Ct. 881 , 160 L.Ed.2d 772 (2005).

22006–2006
Altria Group, Inc. v. Good green
scotus · 2008
2 sentences

2017Congressional purpose is “the ultimate touchstone in every pre-emption case.” Vreeland, 71 So.3d at 77 (quoting Altria Grp., Inc. v. Good, 555 U.S. 70, 76 , 129 S.Ct. 538 , 172 L.Ed.2d 398 (2008)).

2017Congressional purpose is “the ultimate touchstone in every pre-emption case.” Vreeland, 71 So.3d at 77 (quoting Altria Grp., Inc. v. Good, 555 U.S. 70, 76 , 129 S.Ct. 538 , 172 L.Ed.2d 398 (2008)).

12017–2017
Vreeland v. Ferrer green
fla · 2011
1 sentence

2017Congressional purpose is “the ultimate touchstone in every pre-emption case.” Vreeland, 71 So.3d at 77 (quoting Altria Grp., Inc. v. Good, 555 U.S. 70, 76 , 129 S.Ct. 538 , 172 L.Ed.2d 398 (2008)).

12017–2017
Madden v. Midland Funding, LLC green
· 2015
1 sentence

2017Id. at 255 .

12017–2017
Jimmy Weaver and Jeanette Weaver v. Employers Underwriters, Inc., Malcolm Rodrigues, D/B/A Rodrigues Logging, and Lisa Elliott green
ca5 · 1994
1 sentence

2008However, in Weaver, 13 F.3d at 177 , the Fifth Circuit explained that, "[t]he claims by a non-participant and non-beneficiary to a plan do not affect the relationship between the traditional ERISA entities.

12008–2008
Jackson v. State green
fla · 2007
1 sentence

2008Hughes v. State, 943 So.2d 176, 185 (Fla. 3d DCA 2006), review denied, 959 So.2d 716 (Fla.2007); see also Rice v. Santa Fe Elevator Corp., 331 U.S. 218, 230 , 67 S.Ct. 1146 , 91 L.Ed. 1447 (1947) (asserting that when Congress legislates in a field that the states have traditionally occupied, the court "start[s] with the assumption that the historic police powers of the States were not to be superseded by the Federal Act unless that was the clear and manifest purpose of Congress") (citation omitted).

12008–2008
Robinson v. Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. green
ca6 · 1990
1 sentence

2008Gas Co., 918 F.2d 579 , 585 (6th Cir. 1990))).

12008–2008
Forum v. Boca Burger, Inc. green
fladistctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2005The district court held that Boca Burger could only plead the preemption defense as an affirmative defense, and therefore the issue could only be resolved on motion for summary judgment. 788 So.2d at 1062 .

12005–2005
Martin v. Eastern Airlines, Inc. green
fladistctapp · 1994
2 sentences

1998She cites Martin v. Eastern Airlines, Inc., 630 So.2d 1206 (Fla. 4th DCA 1994), where this court stated that an appellee's "attempt to raise the preemption defense in the instant negligence action by way of a motion to dismiss, without having raised it in the answer is violative of Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.110(d)." Id. at 1208 .

1998She cites Martin v. Eastern Airlines, Inc., 630 So.2d 1206 (Fla. 4th DCA 1994), where this court stated that an appellee's "attempt to raise the preemption defense in the instant negligence action by way of a motion to dismiss, without having raised it in the answer is violative of Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.110(d)." Id. at 1208 .

11998–1998
Schachel v. Closet Concepts, Inc. green
fladistctapp · 1981
1 sentence

1993In arguing that the preemption doctrine precludes the relief that Jacobs seeks, DOT relies on Schachel v. Closet Concepts, Inc., 405 So.2d 487 (Fla. 3d DCA 1981).

11993–1993
Eikenberry v. Standard Oil Co. green
scotus · 1985
1 sentence

1986Fla., 1981), pet. for rev. den., 408 So.2d 1092 (Fla. 1981) (municipal ordinances are inferior to state law and must fail if a conflict arises); Tribune Company v. Cannella, 458 So.2d 1075 (Fla. 1984), appeal dismissed sub nom., DePerte v. Tribune Company, 53 U.S.L.W. 3807 (May 14, 1985), discussing the preemption doctrine as it pertains to the Public Records Act, Ch. 119 , F.S.

11986–1986
Erwin v. State neutral
fla · 1972
1 sentence

1986Section 316.520 (1), F.S., provides that No vehicle shall be driven or moved on any highway unless the vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent any of its load from dropping, shifting, leaking, blowing, or otherwise escaping therefrom, except that sand may be dropped only for the purpose of securing traction or water or other substance may be sprinkled on a roadway in cleaning or maintaining the roadway. (e.s.) See, Erwin v. State, 262 So.2d 677 (Fla. 1972), holding that former s. 317.781, F.S. 1969, a precursor to s. 316.520 , F.S., was not unconstitutionally vague.

11986–1986
Louisville & Nashville R. Co. v. Hickman green
fladistctapp · 1983
1 sentence

1985See Dorsey v. Honda Motor Co., supra ; cf. Louisville & Nashville Railroad v. Hickman, 445 So.2d 1023 (Fla. 1st DCA 1983), review dismissed, 447 So.2d 887 (Fla. 1984).

11985–1985
Tribune Co. v. Cannella green
fladistctapp · 1983
11984–1984
Linn v. United Plant Guard Workers of America, Local 114 green
scotus · 1966
11982–1982
Farmer v. United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local 25 green
scotus · 1977
11982–1982
Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. San Diego County District Council of Carpenters green
scotus · 1978
11982–1982
Amalgamated Ass'n of Street, Electric Railway & Motor Coach Employees of America v. Lockridge green
scotus · 1971
11976–1976
International Ladies' Garment Workers Union v. Scherer & Sons, Inc. neutral
fladistctapp · 1961
11962–1962

Statutes the citing opinions construe

FL § 166.021 (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

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