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public policy exception in Nevada

18 Nevada opinions name it 1 courts 1984–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Nevada 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Five Star Capital Corp. v. Rubygreen
nev · 2008 · cited in 5 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2011–2017
2 sentences

2017Id. at 707, 262 P.3d at 1139 ("adjudication of a [later-filed damages] claim should not be precluded when it appears 'from a consideration of the entire statutory scheme that litigation, which on ordinary analysis might be considered objectionable as repetitive, [was] intended to be permitted') (quoting Restatement (Second) of Judgments § 26 cmt. e); see Five Star, 124 Nev. at 1058, 194 P.3d at 716 (recognizing "a public policy exception to claim preclusion in cases involving a determination of paternity") (citing Restatement (Second) of Judgments § 19 cmt. e).

2017Id. at 707, 262 P.3d at 1139 ("adjudication of a [later-filed damages] claim should not be precluded when it appears 'from a consideration of the entire statutory scheme that litigation, which on ordinary analysis might be considered objectionable as repetitive, [was] intended to be permitted') (quoting Restatement (Second) of Judgments § 26 cmt. e); see Five Star, 124 Nev. at 1058, 194 P.3d at 716 (recognizing "a public policy exception to claim preclusion in cases involving a determination of paternity") (citing Restatement (Second) of Judgments § 19 cmt. e).

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Sands Regent v. Valgardsongreen
nev · 1989 · cited in 2 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 1995–2022
2 sentences

2022See, e.g., Chavez v. Sievers, 118 Nev. 288, 293-94 , 43 P.3d 1022, 1025-26 (2002) (declining to recognize a public policy exception to the at-will doctrine for a racial discrimination claim against a small employer not subject to Nevada anti-discrimination laws); Sands Regent, 105 Nev. at 439-40 , 777 P.2d at 899-900 (declining to allow an employee to recover under a tortious discharge theory for age discrimination).

2022See, e.g., Chavez v. Sievers, 118 Nev. 288, 293-94 , 43 P.3d 1022, 1025-26 (2002) (declining to recognize a public policy exception to the at-will doctrine for a racial discrimination claim against a small employer not subject to Nevada anti-discrimination laws); Sands Regent, 105 Nev. at 439-40 , 777 P.2d at 899-900 (declining to allow an employee to recover under a tortious discharge theory for age discrimination).

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GC Wallace, Inc. v. EIGHTH JUD. DIST. CT.green
nev · 2011 · cited in 2 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Id. at 707, 262 P.3d at 1139 ("adjudication of a [later-filed damages] claim should not be precluded when it appears 'from a consideration of the entire statutory scheme that litigation, which on ordinary analysis might be considered objectionable as repetitive, [was] intended to be permitted') (quoting Restatement (Second) of Judgments § 26 cmt. e); see Five Star, 124 Nev. at 1058, 194 P.3d at 716 (recognizing "a public policy exception to claim preclusion in cases involving a determination of paternity") (citing Restatement (Second) of Judgments § 19 cmt. e).

2017Id. at 707 , 262 P.3d at 1139 ("adjudication of a [later-filed damages] claim should not be precluded when it appears 'from a consideration of the entire statutory scheme that litigation, which on ordinary analysis might be considered objectionable as repetitive, [was] intended to be permitted') (quoting Restatement (Second) of Judgments § 26 cmt. e); see Five Star, 124 Nev. at 1058 , 194 P.3d at 716 (recognizing "a public policy exception to claim preclusion in cases involving a determination of paternity") (citing Restatement (Second) of Judgments § 19 cmt. e).

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Chavez v. Sieversgreen
nev · 2002 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See, e.g., Chavez v. Sievers, 118 Nev. 288, 293-94 , 43 P.3d 1022, 1025-26 (2002) (declining to recognize a public policy exception to the at-will doctrine for a racial discrimination claim against a small employer not subject to Nevada anti-discrimination laws); Sands Regent, 105 Nev. at 439-40 , 777 P.2d at 899-900 (declining to allow an employee to recover under a tortious discharge theory for age discrimination).

2022See, e.g., Chavez v. Sievers, 118 Nev. 288, 293-94 , 43 P.3d 1022, 1025-26 (2002) (declining to recognize a public policy exception to the at-will doctrine for a racial discrimination claim against a small employer not subject to Nevada anti-discrimination laws); Sands Regent, 105 Nev. at 439-40 , 777 P.2d at 899-900 (declining to allow an employee to recover under a tortious discharge theory for age discrimination).

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Jensen v. IHC Hospitals, Inc.green
utah · 2003 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See Jensen v. IHC Hospitals, Inc., 82 P.3d 1076, 1083 (Utah 2003) (“[T]he alleged fraud of one defendant generally cannot be imputed to another defendant for tolling purposes when the other defendant did not participate in the alleged fraud.’ ’ (footnote omitted)); see also Brown, 651 P.2d at 821 (declining to toll a medical malpractice statute of limitations as to one defendant when the only alleged concealment was by a different defendant).

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Brown v. Bleiberggreen
cal · 1982 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See Jensen v. IHC Hospitals, Inc., 82 P.3d 1076, 1083 (Utah 2003) (“[T]he alleged fraud of one defendant generally cannot be imputed to another defendant for tolling purposes when the other defendant did not participate in the alleged fraud.’ ’ (footnote omitted)); see also Brown, 651 P.2d at 821 (declining to toll a medical malpractice statute of limitations as to one defendant when the only alleged concealment was by a different defendant).

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Bickel v. Bickelgreen
arizctapp · 1972 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984See Bickel v. Bickel, supra; Winter v. Winter, supra. Respondent nevertheless cites cases from other jurisdictions which have refused to find a public policy exception to their own homestead laws in cases involving enforcement of support benefits.

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Yager v. Yagergreen
cal · 1936 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984See Yager v. Yager, 7 Cal.2d 213 , 60 P.2d 422 (1936); Putz v. Putz, 572 P.2d 970 (Okla. 1977).

1984See Yager v. Yager, 7 Cal.2d 213 , 60 P.2d 422 (1936); Putz v. Putz, 572 P.2d 970 (Okla. 1977).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Lehrer McGovern Bovis, Inc. v. Bullock Insulation, Inc. green
nev · 2008
2 sentences

2016However, this court has held that the district court must "engage in a public policy analysis particular to each lien waiver provision that the court is asked to enforce." Id.

2016However, this court has held that the district court must "engage in a public policy analysis particular to each lien waiver provision that the court is asked to enforce." Id.

42016–2016
Hansen v. Harrah's green
nev · 1984
2 sentences

1995Accordingly, a narrow exception to the at-will doctrine was created which recognized that "retaliatory discharge by an employer stemming from the filing of a workmen's compensation claim by an injured employee is actionable in tort." Id. at 64, 675 P.2d at 397 . *556 Martin seeks to place his own situation within a public policy exception relating to age discrimination through means of an internal letter or memorandum written by Besse discussing the basis for the termination.

1991Thus, in Hansen v. Harrah's, 100 Nev. 60 , 675 P.2d 394 (1984), this court recognized that "[m]any other states ... have also adopted or recognized a public policy exception to the at-will rule making retaliatory discharge for filing a workmen's compensation claim actionable in tort." Id. at 64 , 675 P.2d at 396 , citing cases (emphasis added).

41989–1995
Blankenship v. O'Sullivan Plastics Corp. green
nev · 1993
2 sentences

1996Id. at 1163 , 866 P.2d at 294 .

1996Id. at 1163 , 866 P.2d at 294 .

11996–1996
Brown v. Transcon Lines green
or · 1978
1 sentence

1984Sventko v. Kroger Company, 245 N.W.2d 151 (Mich. 1976); Kelsay v. Motorola, Inc., 384 N.E.2d 353 (Ill. 1978); Brown v. Transcon Lines, 588 P.2d 1087 (Ore. 1978); Lally v. Copygraphics, 428 A.2d 1317 (N.J. 1981); Murphy v. City of Topeka-Shawnee County Department of Labor Services, 630 P.2d 186 (Kan. 1981); Parnar v. Americana Hotels, Inc., 652 P.2d 625 (Hawaii 1982).

11984–1984
Parnar v. Americana Hotels, Inc. green
haw · 1982
1 sentence

1984Sventko v. Kroger Company, 245 N.W.2d 151 (Mich. 1976); Kelsay v. Motorola, Inc., 384 N.E.2d 353 (Ill. 1978); Brown v. Transcon Lines, 588 P.2d 1087 (Ore. 1978); Lally v. Copygraphics, 428 A.2d 1317 (N.J. 1981); Murphy v. City of Topeka-Shawnee County Department of Labor Services, 630 P.2d 186 (Kan. 1981); Parnar v. Americana Hotels, Inc., 652 P.2d 625 (Hawaii 1982).

11984–1984
Putz v. Putz neutral
okla · 1978
2 sentences

1984See Yager v. Yager, 7 Cal.2d 213 , 60 P.2d 422 (1936); Putz v. Putz, 572 P.2d 970 (Okla. 1977).

1984See Yager v. Yager, 60 p.2d 422 (Cal. 1936); Putz v. Putz, 572 P.2d 970 (Okla. 1977).

11984–1984
Murphy v. City of Topeka green
kanctapp · 1981
1 sentence

1984Sventko v. Kroger Company, 245 N.W.2d 151 (Mich. 1976); Kelsay v. Motorola, Inc., 384 N.E.2d 353 (Ill. 1978); Brown v. Transcon Lines, 588 P.2d 1087 (Ore. 1978); Lally v. Copygraphics, 428 A.2d 1317 (N.J. 1981); Murphy v. City of Topeka-Shawnee County Department of Labor Services, 630 P.2d 186 (Kan. 1981); Parnar v. Americana Hotels, Inc., 652 P.2d 625 (Hawaii 1982).

11984–1984
Lally v. Copygraphics green
nj · 1981
1 sentence

1984Sventko v. Kroger Company, 245 N.W.2d 151 (Mich. 1976); Kelsay v. Motorola, Inc., 384 N.E.2d 353 (Ill. 1978); Brown v. Transcon Lines, 588 P.2d 1087 (Ore. 1978); Lally v. Copygraphics, 428 A.2d 1317 (N.J. 1981); Murphy v. City of Topeka-Shawnee County Department of Labor Services, 630 P.2d 186 (Kan. 1981); Parnar v. Americana Hotels, Inc., 652 P.2d 625 (Hawaii 1982).

11984–1984
Sventko v. Kroger Co. green
michctapp · 1976
1 sentence

1984Sventko v. Kroger Company, 245 N.W.2d 151 (Mich. 1976); Kelsay v. Motorola, Inc., 384 N.E.2d 353 (Ill. 1978); Brown v. Transcon Lines, 588 P.2d 1087 (Ore. 1978); Lally v. Copygraphics, 428 A.2d 1317 (N.J. 1981); Murphy v. City of Topeka-Shawnee County Department of Labor Services, 630 P.2d 186 (Kan. 1981); Parnar v. Americana Hotels, Inc., 652 P.2d 625 (Hawaii 1982).

11984–1984
Kelsay v. Motorola, Inc. green
ill · 1978
1 sentence

1984Sventko v. Kroger Company, 245 N.W.2d 151 (Mich. 1976); Kelsay v. Motorola, Inc., 384 N.E.2d 353 (Ill. 1978); Brown v. Transcon Lines, 588 P.2d 1087 (Ore. 1978); Lally v. Copygraphics, 428 A.2d 1317 (N.J. 1981); Murphy v. City of Topeka-Shawnee County Department of Labor Services, 630 P.2d 186 (Kan. 1981); Parnar v. Americana Hotels, Inc., 652 P.2d 625 (Hawaii 1982).

11984–1984
Winter v. Winter green
neb · 1914
1 sentence

1984See Bickel v. Bickel, supra; Winter v. Winter, supra. Respondent nevertheless cites cases from other jurisdictions which have refused to find a public policy exception to their own homestead laws in cases involving enforcement of support benefits.

11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 108.226 (4) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 108.2415 (4) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 108.2457 (4)

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

CT 251 (1973–2026) PA 162 (1931–2026) CA 152 (1939–2026) OH 124 (1986–2026) IL 102 (1966–2026) NY 95 (1944–2026) WI 92 (1922–2026) MA 86 (1982–2026) WA 82 (1980–2024) MO 75 (1984–2025) NC 61 (1922–2023) MI 54 (1939–2025) TX 52 (1949–2018) IA 50 (1964–2025) MD 48 (1968–2022) OK 48 (1932–2025) MS 47 (1981–2025) IN 43 (1896–2023) NJ 39 (1944–2025) MN 38 (1905–2024) TN 34 (1930–2026) SC 34 (1925–2025) WV 34 (1981–2024) GA 29 (1939–2023) CO 28 (1984–2026) HI 27 (1982–2026) UT 26 (1989–2019) DC 25 (1991–2026) KS 25 (1970–2026) FL 24 (1975–2021) VA 24 (1986–2025) NM 22 (1983–2024) ID 21 (1986–2019) KY 20 (1941–2026) AR 19 (1983–2026) NV 18 (1984–2022) SD 18 (1910–2025) AZ 17 (1976–2013) VT 16 (1986–2026) NE 16 (1985–2025) ND 15 (1983–2021) WY 14 (1982–2019) AK 12 (1973–2026) AL 12 (1984–2018) MT 12 (1943–2014) OR 9 (1984–2021) DE 8 (1970–2026) LA 4 (1955–2019) NH 4 (2001–2020) RI 3 (1995–2013) ME 2 (1971–1986)

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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