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17 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1975–2026 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Certain Complaints Under Investigation by an Investigating Committee of Judicial Council of Eleventh Circuit. v. Mercergreen
ca11 · 1986 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017For example, in Matter of Ceiiain Complaints Under Investigation by an Investigating Committee of the Judicial Council of the Eleventh Circuit (Williams v. Mercer), 783 F.2d 1488 (11th Cir.), cert. denied, 477 U.S. 904 , 106 S.Ct. 3273 , 91 L.Ed.2d 563 (1986), a case dealing with communications between a judge and his staff, the court reasoned that the privilege “must be harmonized with the principle that the public has a right to every man’s evidence” and that disclosure of the communications therefore could be compelled if “the investigating party can demonstrate that its need for the materi

2017For example, in Matter of Ceiiain Complaints Under Investigation by an Investigating Committee of the Judicial Council of the Eleventh Circuit (Williams v. Mercer), 783 F.2d 1488 (11th Cir.), cert. denied, 477 U.S. 904 , 106 S.Ct. 3273 , 91 L.Ed.2d 563 (1986), a case dealing with communications between a judge and his staff, the court reasoned that the privilege “must be harmonized with the principle that the public has a right to every man’s evidence” and that disclosure of the communications therefore could be compelled if “the investigating party can demonstrate that its need for the materi

11
Commonwealth v. Williamsgreen
pa · 1994 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Padilla, 80 A.3d 1238, 1286-88 (Pa.2013) (Castille, C.J., concurring, joined by Eakin, J.) (criticizing Commonwealth v. Williams, 539 Pa. 61 , 650 A.2d 420 (1994), where Court, without supported reasoning, declared that when an aggravating circumstance is struck down in a case where the jury found multiple aggravators and at least one mitigator, Court cannot assess prejudice and award of new penalty hearing is required).

2014See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Padilla, 80 A.3d 1238, 1286-88 (Pa.2013) (Castille, C.J., concurring, joined by Eakin, J.) (criticizing Commonwealth v. Williams, 539 Pa. 61 , 650 A.2d 420 (1994), where Court, without supported reasoning, declared that when an aggravating circumstance is struck down in a case where the jury found multiple aggravators and at least one mitigator, Court cannot assess prejudice and award of new penalty hearing is required).

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Commonwealth v. Padillagreen
pa · 2013 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Padilla, 80 A.3d 1238, 1286-88 (Pa.2013) (Castille, C.J., concurring, joined by Eakin, J.) (criticizing Commonwealth v. Williams, 539 Pa. 61 , 650 A.2d 420 (1994), where Court, without supported reasoning, declared that when an aggravating circumstance is struck down in a case where the jury found multiple aggravators and at least one mitigator, Court cannot assess prejudice and award of new penalty hearing is required).

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Commonwealth v. Feldmangreen
pa · 1968 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977However, in Commonwealth v. Simala, 434 Pa. 219 , 252 A.2d 575 (1975), this Court rejected the argument that interrogation is custodial only if the individual is the focus of the police investigation: “ ‘[Wjhenever an individual is questioned while in custody or while the object of an investigation of which he is the focus, before any questioning begins the individual must be given the warnings established in Miranda . ' Id. at 225, 252 A.2d at 578 , quoting, Commonwealth v. Feldman, 432 Pa. 428, 432 , 248 A.2d 1, 3 (1968) (Opinion of Roberts, J., joined by Bell, C.

1977However, in Commonwealth v. Simala, 434 Pa. 219 , 252 A.2d 575 (1975), this Court rejected the argument that interrogation is custodial only if the individual is the focus of the police investigation: “ ‘[Wjhenever an individual is questioned while in custody or while the object of an investigation of which he is the focus, before any questioning begins the individual must be given the warnings established in Miranda . ' Id. at 225, 252 A.2d at 578 , quoting, Commonwealth v. Feldman, 432 Pa. 428, 432 , 248 A.2d 1, 3 (1968) (Opinion of Roberts, J., joined by Bell, C.

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Dunn v. Merck & Company, Inc.green
pa · 1975 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
2 sentences

1975In Dunn v. Merck and Company, Inc., 463 Pa. 441, 446 , 345 A.2d 601, 604 (1975), the Supreme Court recognized that the rationale of Utter was not limited to the disease of cancer discussed in that case, but that “any disease, although common to the general public, would be an occupational disease within Section 108 (n) if the claimant could demonstrate the disease to be peculiar to his occupation by its 'causes and the characteristics of its manifestation.’ ” Williams v. Spaulding Bakeries, Inc., 464 Pa. 346 A.2d 3, 5 (1975).

1975In Dunn v. Merck and Company, Inc., 463 Pa. 441, 446 , 345 A.2d 601, 604 (1975), the Supreme Court recognized that the rationale of Utter was not limited to the disease of cancer discussed in that case, but that “any disease, although common to the general public, would be an occupational disease within Section 108 (n) if the claimant could demonstrate the disease to be peculiar to his occupation by its 'causes and the characteristics of its manifestation.’ ” Williams v. Spaulding Bakeries, Inc., 464 Pa. 346 A.2d 3, 5 (1975).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Seville green
pasuperct · 1979
2 sentences

1989“No such doubts as to reliability and accuracy are entertained when a record is offered merely to prove facts ... or the existence of some readily ascertained substance or chemical within the body.” Id. 266 Pa.Super. at 592 , 405 A.2d at 1264 .

1989“No such doubts as to reliability and accuracy are entertained when a record is offered merely to prove facts ... or the existence of some readily ascertained substance or chemical within the body.” Id. 266 Pa.Super. at 592 , 405 A.2d at 1264 .

31986–1989
Swain v. Alabama red
scotus · 1965
2 sentences

1980Id. at 223 , 85 S.Ct. 824 [at 837].

1980Id. at 223 , 85 S.Ct. 824 [at 837].

21975–1980
UTTER v. Asten-Hill Mfg. Co. green
pa · 1973
2 sentences

1975A more reasoned analysis of Section 108 (n), and one which we adopt in this setting, is that cancer can be an occupational disease, though it exists in the general public, if it may be shown by competent evidence that a claimant’s cancer is peculiar to the claimant’s occupation by its causes and the characteristics of its manifestation.” Id. at 410, 309 A.2d at 588 .

1975A more reasoned analysis of Section 108 (n), and one which we adopt in this setting, is that cancer can be an occupational disease, though it exists in the general public, if it may be shown by competent evidence that a claimant’s cancer is peculiar to the claimant’s occupation by the causes and the characteristics of its manifestation.” Id. at 410, 309 A.2d at 588 .

21975–1975
Rent-A-Car v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board green
pacommwct · 2007
1 sentence

2026Specifically, Employer asserts, as it did before the Board, that: (1) WCJ Bendon lacked jurisdiction because Dr. Qu failed to avail himself of the Act’s fee review process; (2) Claimant failed to present evidence that she was aggrieved by Employer’s non-payment; and (3) WCJ Bendon and the Board failed to provide a reasoned analysis distinguishing or harmonizing Hough with Enterprise Rent-A-Car v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Clabaugh), 934 A.2d 124 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2007), and Elite Care, Rx, LLC v. Premiere Comp Solutions, LLC, 296 A.3d 29 (Pa. Super. 2023), aff’d, 318 A.3d 760 (Pa. 2024),8

12026–2026
Elite Care, RX v. Premier Comp Solutions green
pasuperct · 2023
1 sentence

2026Specifically, Employer asserts, as it did before the Board, that: (1) WCJ Bendon lacked jurisdiction because Dr. Qu failed to avail himself of the Act’s fee review process; (2) Claimant failed to present evidence that she was aggrieved by Employer’s non-payment; and (3) WCJ Bendon and the Board failed to provide a reasoned analysis distinguishing or harmonizing Hough with Enterprise Rent-A-Car v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Clabaugh), 934 A.2d 124 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2007), and Elite Care, Rx, LLC v. Premiere Comp Solutions, LLC, 296 A.3d 29 (Pa. Super. 2023), aff’d, 318 A.3d 760 (Pa. 2024),8

12026–2026
Alleyne v. United States green
· 2013
1 sentence

2023Id.

12023–2023
Sam MAZZA, Appellant, v. SECRETARY OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES of the United States, Appellee green
ca3 · 1990
1 sentence

2020The PUC reads Mazza as permitting an agency “‘to adapt [its] rules and policies to the demands of changing circumstances’” and affording deferential review to an agency’s newly altered rules and policies if the agency can show it applied “‘a reasoned analysis indicating that prior policies and standards are being deliberately changed, not casually ignored.’” PUC’s Brief at 34-35 (quoting Mazza, 903 F.2d at 958-59 ).

12020–2020
Commonwealth v. Rivera green
pasuperct · 2003
1 sentence

2017Indeed, the Rivera Court stated that “not only does Barfíeld fail to support Rivera’s claim [on the facts], it also sets out a reasoned analysis of why Rivera’s conduct is punishable under the kidnapping statute.” Id. at 1100 .

12017–2017
Hastings v. Judicial Conference of the United States green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

2017For example, in Matter of Ceiiain Complaints Under Investigation by an Investigating Committee of the Judicial Council of the Eleventh Circuit (Williams v. Mercer), 783 F.2d 1488 (11th Cir.), cert. denied, 477 U.S. 904 , 106 S.Ct. 3273 , 91 L.Ed.2d 563 (1986), a case dealing with communications between a judge and his staff, the court reasoned that the privilege “must be harmonized with the principle that the public has a right to every man’s evidence” and that disclosure of the communications therefore could be compelled if “the investigating party can demonstrate that its need for the materi

12017–2017
Bell v. United States green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

2017For example, in Matter of Ceiiain Complaints Under Investigation by an Investigating Committee of the Judicial Council of the Eleventh Circuit (Williams v. Mercer), 783 F.2d 1488 (11th Cir.), cert. denied, 477 U.S. 904 , 106 S.Ct. 3273 , 91 L.Ed.2d 563 (1986), a case dealing with communications between a judge and his staff, the court reasoned that the privilege “must be harmonized with the principle that the public has a right to every man’s evidence” and that disclosure of the communications therefore could be compelled if “the investigating party can demonstrate that its need for the materi

12017–2017
Payne v. United States green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

2017For example, in Matter of Ceiiain Complaints Under Investigation by an Investigating Committee of the Judicial Council of the Eleventh Circuit (Williams v. Mercer), 783 F.2d 1488 (11th Cir.), cert. denied, 477 U.S. 904 , 106 S.Ct. 3273 , 91 L.Ed.2d 563 (1986), a case dealing with communications between a judge and his staff, the court reasoned that the privilege “must be harmonized with the principle that the public has a right to every man’s evidence” and that disclosure of the communications therefore could be compelled if “the investigating party can demonstrate that its need for the materi

12017–2017
Erie Insurance v. Bullard green
pasuperct · 2003
2 sentences

2011By failing to provide dual service, the plaintiff “disregarded the letter, spirit, and purpose of the rule requiring dual service.” Id. at 388 .

2011By failing to provide dual service, the plaintiff "disregarded the letter, spirit, and purpose of the rule requiring dual service." Id. at 388 .

12011–2011
Commonwealth v. Druce green
pasuperct · 2002
2 sentences

2004The Court reasoned its inquiry was "limited to the effect of the purported Code violation, not the existence of a purported violation itself." Id. (emphasis in original).

2004The Court reasoned its inquiry was “limited to the effect of the purported Code violation, not the existence of a purported violation itself.” Id. (emphasis in original).

12004–2004
J & J Structures, Inc. v. Callanan Industries, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 1995
2 sentences

2002Although the general contractor posited that the flow-through clause only applied to the “work performed” rather than the resolution of disputes, the court reasoned that the clause effectively incorporated the entire general contract into the subcontract. ¶ 21 In J & J Structures, Inc. v. Callanan Industries, Inc. 215 A.D.2d 890 , 626 N.Y.S.2d 891 (N.Y.App.Div.1995), the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division enforced a flow-through clause, which obligated a subcontractor to perform its work in accordance to documents that were incorporated into the contract by reference.

2002Although the general contractor posited that the flow-through clause only applied to the “work performed” rather than the resolution of disputes, the court reasoned that the clause effectively incorporated the entire general contract into the subcontract. ¶ 21 In J & J Structures, Inc. v. Callanan Industries, Inc. 215 A.D.2d 890 , 626 N.Y.S.2d 891 (N.Y.App.Div.1995), the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division enforced a flow-through clause, which obligated a subcontractor to perform its work in accordance to documents that were incorporated into the contract by reference.

12002–2002
Commonwealth v. Simala green
pa · 1969
2 sentences

1977However, in Commonwealth v. Simala, 434 Pa. 219 , 252 A.2d 575 (1975), this Court rejected the argument that interrogation is custodial only if the individual is the focus of the police investigation: “ ‘[Wjhenever an individual is questioned while in custody or while the object of an investigation of which he is the focus, before any questioning begins the individual must be given the warnings established in Miranda . ' Id. at 225, 252 A.2d at 578 , quoting, Commonwealth v. Feldman, 432 Pa. 428, 432 , 248 A.2d 1, 3 (1968) (Opinion of Roberts, J., joined by Bell, C.

1977However, in Commonwealth v. Simala, 434 Pa. 219 , 252 A.2d 575 (1975), this Court rejected the argument that interrogation is custodial only if the individual is the focus of the police investigation: “ ‘[Wjhenever an individual is questioned while in custody or while the object of an investigation of which he is the focus, before any questioning begins the individual must be given the warnings established in Miranda . ' Id. at 225, 252 A.2d at 578 , quoting, Commonwealth v. Feldman, 432 Pa. 428, 432 , 248 A.2d 1, 3 (1968) (Opinion of Roberts, J., joined by Bell, C.

11977–1977

Where else courts name it

CA 98 (1975–2026) IL 47 (1975–2026) NY 43 (1965–2025) WA 36 (1970–2022) TX 35 (1967–2023) FL 34 (1977–2023) DC 31 (1978–2021) NJ 25 (1981–2025) MD 21 (1980–2021) CT 21 (1984–2021) AL 21 (1978–2026) ND 19 (1968–2019) CO 18 (1961–2008) IN 18 (1963–2020) KS 17 (1960–2024) PA 17 (1975–2026) WI 16 (1987–2025) OH 16 (1978–2023) MI 15 (1974–2023) UT 15 (1980–2026) NC 14 (1979–2022) AZ 13 (1966–2023) TN 13 (1956–2025) ID 12 (1936–2026) LA 11 (1960–2009) MA 11 (1983–2026) MO 10 (1967–2013) MN 9 (1984–2024) MT 9 (1939–2010) OR 9 (1987–2020) VA 9 (1968–2016) NM 8 (1979–2022) MS 8 (1961–2025) RI 7 (1982–2019) AR 6 (1997–2018) WV 6 (1941–2015) WY 6 (1982–2004) SC 5 (1990–2020) KY 5 (2001–2025) AK 4 (1980–2022) IA 4 (1976–2018) ME 4 (1971–2021) OK 4 (1967–2024) GA 3 (1989–2011) SD 3 (1976–2006) NE 3 (1988–1995) VT 3 (1988–2024) HI 2 (1987–2016) DE 2 (1974–2022)

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