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state tort claim in California

15 California opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California 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 (23)

CaseFollowedCited
Medtronic, Inc. v. Lohrgreen
scotus · 1996 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 1997–2008
2 sentences

2008(See id. at pp. 498-500, 116 S.Ct. 2240 .) [8] Preemption does not apply to a state tort claim based on a violation of FDA requirements because the state claim would not be seeking to impose a device-specific requirement not already imposed by the FDA. ( 21 C.F.R. § 808.1 (d)(2) ["State or local requirements that are equal to, or substantially identical to, requirements imposed by or under the act" are not preempted]; Medtronic, supra, 518 U.S. at p. 495 , 116 S.Ct. 2240 ["[n]othing in § 360k denies [a state] the right to provide a traditional damages remedy for violations of common-law duties

2008(See id. at pp. 498-500.) Preemption does not apply to a state tort claim based on a violation of PDA requirements because the state claim would not be seeking to impose a device-specific requirement not already imposed by the FDA. ( 21 C.F.R. § 808.1 (d)(2) (2007) [“State or local requirements that are equal to, or substantially identical to, requirements imposed by or under the act” are not preempted]; Medtronic, supra, 518 U.S. at p. 495 [“[n]othing in § 360k denies [a state] the right to provide a traditional damages remedy for violations of common-law duties when those duties parallel fed

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Steele v. Collagen Corp.green
calctapp · 1997 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008(See id. at pp. 498-500, 116 S.Ct. 2240 .) [8] Preemption does not apply to a state tort claim based on a violation of FDA requirements because the state claim would not be seeking to impose a device-specific requirement not already imposed by the FDA. ( 21 C.F.R. § 808.1 (d)(2) ["State or local requirements that are equal to, or substantially identical to, requirements imposed by or under the act" are not preempted]; Medtronic, supra, 518 U.S. at p. 495 , 116 S.Ct. 2240 ["[n]othing in § 360k denies [a state] the right to provide a traditional damages remedy for violations of common-law duties

2008(See id. at pp. 498-500.) Preemption does not apply to a state tort claim based on a violation of PDA requirements because the state claim would not be seeking to impose a device-specific requirement not already imposed by the FDA. ( 21 C.F.R. § 808.1 (d)(2) (2007) [“State or local requirements that are equal to, or substantially identical to, requirements imposed by or under the act” are not preempted]; Medtronic, supra, 518 U.S. at p. 495 [“[n]othing in § 360k denies [a state] the right to provide a traditional damages remedy for violations of common-law duties when those duties parallel fed

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Daryl A. Miller v. At & T Network Systems, an at & T Technologies, Inc. Group, Defendantsgreen
ca9 · 1988 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1989–2004
2 sentences

2004(Miller v. AT&T Network Systems (9th Cir. 1988) 850 F.2d 543, 548, fn. 2 .) The definition in the CBA, article 14, of a grievance that may be submitted to arbitration includes “any difference of opinion or dispute between the Employer and [an employee] regarding the interpretation of this Agreement.” Specifically, to be supportable under the CBA, a termination for “just cause” must be made after a “fair and complete investigation.” The arbitrator in the termination proceedings decided that the investigation was inadequate.

1989(Lingle v. Norge Div. of Magic Chef, Inc. (1988) 486 U.S. 399, 405-406 [ 100 L.Ed.2d 410, 418 , 108 S.Ct. 1877, 1880 ]; Teamsters Local v. Lucas Flour Co. (1962) 369 U.S. 95, 103 [ 7 L.Ed.2d 593, 599 , 82 S.Ct. 571, 577 ]; Miller v. AT & T Network Systems (9th Cir. 1988) 850 F.2d 543, 545 .) Even those suits based upon tort rather than contract causes of action are governed by federal law if resolution of the tort claims is “inextricably intertwined with consideration of the terms of [a] labor contract.” (Allis-Chalmers Corp. v. Lueck (1985) 471 U.S. 202, 213 [ 85 L.Ed.2d 206, 216 , 105 S.Ct.

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Bonney v. Stephens Memorial Hospitalgreen
me · 2011 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022(Me. 2011) 17 A.3d 123, 128 [stating, in dicta, HIPAA standards “may be admissible to establish the standard of care associated with a state tort claim” (italics added)]; Acosta v. Byrum (N.C.

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Acosta v. Byrumgreen
ncctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Ct. App. 2006) 180 N.C.App. 562, 571-572 (Acosta) [trial court erred in purporting to dismiss HIPAA cause of action, where complaint included no such cause of action, and plaintiff merely cited HIPAA as “evidence of the appropriate standard of care”]; Ilene N. Moore et al., Confidentiality and Privacy in Health Care from the Patient's Perspective: Does HIPAA Help? (2007) 17 Health Matrix 215 , 230-231 [citing Acosta for proposition that HIPAA regulations have been used as “evidence of standards in state tort actions”].) 35 misrepresentation is a tort “‘separate and distinct’” from negligence.

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Kenneth M. Zeran v. America Online, Incorporatedgreen
ca4 · 1997 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018There, the victim of defamatory posts on an America Online (AOL) message board filed claims against AOL, an interactive service provider. ( Zeran , at pp. 329, 332 .) The plaintiff did not bring a cause of action against the poster of the offensive messages, but instead sought to hold AOL liable for the third party's defamatory speech. ( Id . at pp. 329-330.) Addressing whether AOL could assert section 230 as an affirmative defense to the claims against it, the court reasoned that "[ section] 230 creates a federal immunity to any cause of action that would make service providers liable for inf

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New Tek Manufacturing, Inc. v. Beehnergreen
neb · 2005 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Rather, the issue is “predominantly one of fact” and “does not require ‘resort to the experience, solicitude, and hope of uniformity that a federal forum offers.’ ” 6 ( 538 F.3d at p. 339 ; see also Minton v. Gunn (Tex.App. 2009) 301 S.W.3d 702, 709 [patent issue is not substantial where it “is predominantly one of fact, with little or no precedential value”].) In New Tek Manufacturing, Inc. v. Beehner (2005) 270 Neb. 264 [ 702 N.W.2d 336, 346 ], the Nebraska Supreme Court rejected an argument that the malpractice action was subject to federal jurisdiction, finding that “[pjatent law is implic

2010Rather, the issue is “predominantly one of fact” and “does not require ‘resort to the experience, solicitude, and hope of uniformity that a federal forum offers.’ ” 6 ( 538 F.3d at p. 339 ; see also Minton v. Gunn (Tex.App. 2009) 301 S.W.3d 702, 709 [patent issue is not substantial where it “is predominantly one of fact, with little or no precedential value”].) In New Tek Manufacturing, Inc. v. Beehner (2005) 270 Neb. 264 [ 702 N.W.2d 336, 346 ], the Nebraska Supreme Court rejected an argument that the malpractice action was subject to federal jurisdiction, finding that “[pjatent law is implic

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Minton v. Gunngreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Rather, the issue is “predominantly one of fact” and “does not require ‘resort to the experience, solicitude, and hope of uniformity that a federal forum offers.’ ” 6 ( 538 F.3d at p. 339 ; see also Minton v. Gunn (Tex.App. 2009) 301 S.W.3d 702, 709 [patent issue is not substantial where it “is predominantly one of fact, with little or no precedential value”].) In New Tek Manufacturing, Inc. v. Beehner (2005) 270 Neb. 264 [ 702 N.W.2d 336, 346 ], the Nebraska Supreme Court rejected an argument that the malpractice action was subject to federal jurisdiction, finding that “[pjatent law is implic

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Nuno v. County of San Bernardinogreen
cacd · 1999 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008(Nuno v. County of San Bernardino, supra, 58 F.Supp.2d at p. 1130, fn. 3 .) But we cannot think of a reason to distinguish between section 1983 and a state tort claim arising from the same alleged misconduct and, as stated above, the parties offer none.

2008Heck , of course, is a rule of federal law that applies only to federal causes of action that challenge the validity of a state conviction. ( Nuno v. County of San Bernardino, supra, 58 F.Supp.2d at p. 1130, fn. 3 .) But we cannot think of a reason to distinguish between section 1983 and a state tort claim arising from the same alleged misconduct and, as stated above, the parties offer none.

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Edson v. City of Anaheimgreen
calctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Section 1983 "`creates a species of tort liability'" ( Heck, supra, 512 U.S. at p. 483 ) and has been described as "`the federal counterpart of state battery or wrongful death actions.'" ( Susag v. City of Lake Forest, supra, 94 Cal.App.4th at p. 1413 .) Indeed, Yount's common law battery cause of action, like his section 1983 claim, requires proof that Officer Shrum used unreasonable force. ( Edson v. City of Anaheim (1998) 63 Cal.App.4th 1269, 1273-1274 [ 74 Cal.Rptr.2d 614 ].) Moreover, this court has recently reiterated its concern about the use of civil suits to collaterally attack crimin

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Ford v. Shearson Lehman American Express, Inc.green
calctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004(Id. at p. 624.) These show “the facts which the plaintiff believes support the finding of the tort and the facts which the defendant may assert in defense. [Citations.]” (Ibid.; see Ford v. Shearson Lehman American Express, Inc. (1986) 180 Cal.App.3d 1011, 1027 [ 225 Cal.Rptr. 895 ] .) “ ‘[The] line between a tort actionable in court and an employment dispute actionable only in a grievance arbitration proceeding is . . . not sharp, except in extreme cases.’ [Citation.]” (DeTomaso v. Pan American World Airways, Inc. (1987) 43 Cal.3d 517, 526 [ 235 Cal.Rptr. 292 , 733 P.2d 614 ] (DeTomaso).) “D

2004(Id. at p. 624.) These show “the facts which the plaintiff believes support the finding of the tort and the facts which the defendant may assert in defense. [Citations.]” (Ibid.; see Ford v. Shearson Lehman American Express, Inc. (1986) 180 Cal.App.3d 1011, 1027 [ 225 Cal.Rptr. 895 ] .) “ ‘[The] line between a tort actionable in court and an employment dispute actionable only in a grievance arbitration proceeding is . . . not sharp, except in extreme cases.’ [Citation.]” (DeTomaso v. Pan American World Airways, Inc. (1987) 43 Cal.3d 517, 526 [ 235 Cal.Rptr. 292 , 733 P.2d 614 ] (DeTomaso).) “D

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DeTomaso v. Pan American World Airways, Inc.green
cal · 1987 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004(Id. at p. 624.) These show “the facts which the plaintiff believes support the finding of the tort and the facts which the defendant may assert in defense. [Citations.]” (Ibid.; see Ford v. Shearson Lehman American Express, Inc. (1986) 180 Cal.App.3d 1011, 1027 [ 225 Cal.Rptr. 895 ] .) “ ‘[The] line between a tort actionable in court and an employment dispute actionable only in a grievance arbitration proceeding is . . . not sharp, except in extreme cases.’ [Citation.]” (DeTomaso v. Pan American World Airways, Inc. (1987) 43 Cal.3d 517, 526 [ 235 Cal.Rptr. 292 , 733 P.2d 614 ] (DeTomaso).) “D

2004(Id. at p. 624.) These show “the facts which the plaintiff believes support the finding of the tort and the facts which the defendant may assert in defense. [Citations.]” (Ibid.; see Ford v. Shearson Lehman American Express, Inc. (1986) 180 Cal.App.3d 1011, 1027 [ 225 Cal.Rptr. 895 ] .) “ ‘[The] line between a tort actionable in court and an employment dispute actionable only in a grievance arbitration proceeding is . . . not sharp, except in extreme cases.’ [Citation.]” (DeTomaso v. Pan American World Airways, Inc. (1987) 43 Cal.3d 517, 526 [ 235 Cal.Rptr. 292 , 733 P.2d 614 ] (DeTomaso).) “D

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Moreau v. San Diego Transit Corp.green
calctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004(Id. at p. 624.) These show “the facts which the plaintiff believes support the finding of the tort and the facts which the defendant may assert in defense. [Citations.]” (Ibid.; see Ford v. Shearson Lehman American Express, Inc. (1986) 180 Cal.App.3d 1011, 1027 [ 225 Cal.Rptr. 895 ] .) “ ‘[The] line between a tort actionable in court and an employment dispute actionable only in a grievance arbitration proceeding is . . . not sharp, except in extreme cases.’ [Citation.]” (DeTomaso v. Pan American World Airways, Inc. (1987) 43 Cal.3d 517, 526 [ 235 Cal.Rptr. 292 , 733 P.2d 614 ] (DeTomaso).) “D

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Loehr v. Ventura County Community College Districtgreen
calctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Because the appellant elected to pursue only one remedy as to one distinct wrong[, filing suit against a state governmental agency under state law], the [federal] district court did not err in holding that the statute of limitations relevant to the appellant’s federal civil rights action had not been equitably tolled by her previous filing of the state tort claim action.” (Ervin v. Los Angeles County (9th Cir. 1988) 848 F.2d 1018, 1019-1020 ; see also Loehr v. Ventura County Community College Dist. (1983) 147 Cal.App.3d 1071, 1086 [ 195 Cal.Rptr. 576 ] [pursuit of civil rights action in federa

2002Because the appellant elected to pursue only one remedy as to one distinct wrong[, filing suit against a state governmental agency under state law], the [federal] district court did not err in holding that the statute of limitations relevant to the appellant’s federal civil rights action had not been equitably tolled by her previous filing of the state tort claim action.” (Ervin v. Los Angeles County (9th Cir. 1988) 848 F.2d 1018, 1019-1020 ; see also Loehr v. Ventura County Community College Dist. (1983) 147 Cal.App.3d 1071, 1086 [ 195 Cal.Rptr. 576 ] [pursuit of civil rights action in federa

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Stone v. City and County of San Franciscogreen
cand · 1990 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
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Local 174, Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers v. Lucas Flour Co.green
scotus · 1962 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
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Susan Carol Hanks v. General Motors Corporationgreen
ca8 · 1988 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
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Allis-Chalmers Corp. v. Lueckgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
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Lingle v. Norge Division of Magic Chef, Inc.green
scotus · 1988 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
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Amalgamated Ass'n of Street, Electric Railway & Motor Coach Employees of America v. Lockridgegreen
scotus · 1971 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
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San Diego Building Trades Council v. Garmongreen
scotus · 1959 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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Johnson v. Hydraulic Research & Manufacturing Co.green
calctapp · 1977 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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Sarro v. Retail Store Employees Uniongreen
calctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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Also cited on this issue (24)

CaseCitedYears
Riegel v. Medtronic, Inc. green
ca2 · 2006
2 sentences

2008(See id. at pp. 498-500, 116 S.Ct. 2240 .) [8] Preemption does not apply to a state tort claim based on a violation of FDA requirements because the state claim would not be seeking to impose a device-specific requirement not already imposed by the FDA. ( 21 C.F.R. § 808.1 (d)(2) ["State or local requirements that are equal to, or substantially identical to, requirements imposed by or under the act" are not preempted]; Medtronic, supra, 518 U.S. at p. 495 , 116 S.Ct. 2240 ["[n]othing in § 360k denies [a state] the right to provide a traditional damages remedy for violations of common-law duties

2008(See id. at pp. 498-500.) Preemption does not apply to a state tort claim based on a violation of PDA requirements because the state claim would not be seeking to impose a device-specific requirement not already imposed by the FDA. ( 21 C.F.R. § 808.1 (d)(2) (2007) [“State or local requirements that are equal to, or substantially identical to, requirements imposed by or under the act” are not preempted]; Medtronic, supra, 518 U.S. at p. 495 [“[n]othing in § 360k denies [a state] the right to provide a traditional damages remedy for violations of common-law duties when those duties parallel fed

22008–2008
Kandis L. Papike v. Tambrands Inc. green
ca9 · 1997
2 sentences

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir.2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir.2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir.2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir.1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir.2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir.1997) 107 F.3d 737 . [10] Contrary to Jessen's contention, we are not bound by the contrary decision by Division One of this court in Armstrong, supra, 50 Cal.App.4th 5

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir. 2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir. 2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir. 2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir. 2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir. 2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir. 1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir. 2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir. 1997) 107 F.3d 737 .

22008–2008
Barbara MITCHELL and Gregory Mitchell, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. COLLAGEN CORPORATION, Defendant-Appellee green
ca7 · 1997
2 sentences

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir.2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir.2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir.2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir.1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir.2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir.1997) 107 F.3d 737 . [10] Contrary to Jessen's contention, we are not bound by the contrary decision by Division One of this court in Armstrong, supra, 50 Cal.App.4th 5

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir. 2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir. 2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir. 2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir. 2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir. 2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir. 1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir. 2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir. 1997) 107 F.3d 737 .

22008–2008
Elizabeth and Clifford Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. green
ca6 · 2000
2 sentences

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir.2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir.2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir.2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir.1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir.2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir.1997) 107 F.3d 737 . [10] Contrary to Jessen's contention, we are not bound by the contrary decision by Division One of this court in Armstrong, supra, 50 Cal.App.4th 5

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir. 2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir. 2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir. 2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir. 2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir. 2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir. 1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir. 2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir. 1997) 107 F.3d 737 .

22008–2008
Brooks v. Howmedica green
ca8 · 2001
2 sentences

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir.2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir.2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir.2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir.1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir.2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir.1997) 107 F.3d 737 . [10] Contrary to Jessen's contention, we are not bound by the contrary decision by Division One of this court in Armstrong, supra, 50 Cal.App.4th 5

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir. 2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir. 2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir. 2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir. 2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir. 2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir. 1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir. 2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir. 1997) 107 F.3d 737 .

22008–2008
Barbara E. Horn, of the Estate of Daniel Ray Horn, Deceased v. Thoratec Corporation green
ca3 · 2004
2 sentences

2008(See id. at pp. 498-500, 116 S.Ct. 2240 .) [8] Preemption does not apply to a state tort claim based on a violation of FDA requirements because the state claim would not be seeking to impose a device-specific requirement not already imposed by the FDA. ( 21 C.F.R. § 808.1 (d)(2) ["State or local requirements that are equal to, or substantially identical to, requirements imposed by or under the act" are not preempted]; Medtronic, supra, 518 U.S. at p. 495 , 116 S.Ct. 2240 ["[n]othing in § 360k denies [a state] the right to provide a traditional damages remedy for violations of common-law duties

2008(See id. at pp. 498-500.) Preemption does not apply to a state tort claim based on a violation of PDA requirements because the state claim would not be seeking to impose a device-specific requirement not already imposed by the FDA. ( 21 C.F.R. § 808.1 (d)(2) (2007) [“State or local requirements that are equal to, or substantially identical to, requirements imposed by or under the act” are not preempted]; Medtronic, supra, 518 U.S. at p. 495 [“[n]othing in § 360k denies [a state] the right to provide a traditional damages remedy for violations of common-law duties when those duties parallel fed

22008–2008
cluster 24463 green
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2 sentences

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir.2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir.2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir.2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir.1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir.2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir.1997) 107 F.3d 737 . [10] Contrary to Jessen's contention, we are not bound by the contrary decision by Division One of this court in Armstrong, supra, 50 Cal.App.4th 5

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir. 2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir. 2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir. 2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir. 2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir. 2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir. 1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir. 2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir. 1997) 107 F.3d 737 .

22008–2008
Gomez v. St. Jude Medical Daig Division Inc. green
ca5 · 2006
2 sentences

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir.2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir.2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir.2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir.1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir.2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir.1997) 107 F.3d 737 . [10] Contrary to Jessen's contention, we are not bound by the contrary decision by Division One of this court in Armstrong, supra, 50 Cal.App.4th 5

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir. 2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir. 2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir. 2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir. 2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir. 2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir. 1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir. 2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir. 1997) 107 F.3d 737 .

22008–2008
Ethel Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. green
ca6 · 2005
2 sentences

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir.2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir.2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir.2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir.1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir.2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir.1997) 107 F.3d 737 . [10] Contrary to Jessen's contention, we are not bound by the contrary decision by Division One of this court in Armstrong, supra, 50 Cal.App.4th 5

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir. 2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir. 2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir. 2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir. 2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir. 2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir. 1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir. 2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir. 1997) 107 F.3d 737 .

22008–2008
Jack McMullen and Barbara McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. green
ca7 · 2005
2 sentences

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir.2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir.2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir.2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir.1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir.2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir.1997) 107 F.3d 737 . [10] Contrary to Jessen's contention, we are not bound by the contrary decision by Division One of this court in Armstrong, supra, 50 Cal.App.4th 5

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir. 2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir. 2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir. 2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir. 2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir. 2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir. 1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir. 2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir. 1997) 107 F.3d 737 .

22008–2008
Yount v. City of Sacramento green
cal · 2008
1 sentence

2011Section 1983 ‘ “creates a species of tort liability” ’ [citation] and has been described as ‘ “the federal counterpart of state battery or wrongful death actions.” ’ [Citation.] . . . [Citation.] [][]... [f] In light of the fact that Heck and California law express similar concerns about judicial economy and the avoidance of conflicting resolutions, we conclude that the [Heck] analysis in the preceding sections applies equally to Yount’s common law claim for battery.” (Yount, supra, 43 Cal.4th at p. 902 .) 2.

12011–2011
Singh v. Duane Morris LLP green
ca5 · 2008
1 sentence

2010Rather, the issue is “predominantly one of fact” and “does not require ‘resort to the experience, solicitude, and hope of uniformity that a federal forum offers.’ ” 6 ( 538 F.3d at p. 339 ; see also Minton v. Gunn (Tex.App. 2009) 301 S.W.3d 702, 709 [patent issue is not substantial where it “is predominantly one of fact, with little or no precedential value”].) In New Tek Manufacturing, Inc. v. Beehner (2005) 270 Neb. 264 [ 702 N.W.2d 336, 346 ], the Nebraska Supreme Court rejected an argument that the malpractice action was subject to federal jurisdiction, finding that “[pjatent law is implic

12010–2010
Edson v. City of Anaheim green
calctapp · 1998
1 sentence

2008Section 1983 "`creates a species of tort liability'" ( Heck, supra, 512 U.S. at p. 483 ) and has been described as "`the federal counterpart of state battery or wrongful death actions.'" ( Susag v. City of Lake Forest, supra, 94 Cal.App.4th at p. 1413 .) Indeed, Yount's common law battery cause of action, like his section 1983 claim, requires proof that Officer Shrum used unreasonable force. ( Edson v. City of Anaheim (1998) 63 Cal.App.4th 1269, 1273-1274 [ 74 Cal.Rptr.2d 614 ].) Moreover, this court has recently reiterated its concern about the use of civil suits to collaterally attack crimin

12008–2008
Heck v. Humphrey green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

2008Section 1983 “ ‘creates a species of tort liability’ ” (Heck, supra, 512 U.S. at p. 483 ) and has been described as “ ‘the federal counterpart of state battery or wrongful death actions.’ ” (Susag v. City of Lake Forest, supra, 94 Cal.App.4th at p. 1413 .) Indeed, Yount’s common law battery cause of action, like his section 1983 claim, requires proof that Officer Shrum used unreasonable force.

2008Section 1983 "`creates a species of tort liability'" ( Heck, supra, 512 U.S. at p. 483 ) and has been described as "`the federal counterpart of state battery or wrongful death actions.'" ( Susag v. City of Lake Forest, supra, 94 Cal.App.4th at p. 1413 .) Indeed, Yount's common law battery cause of action, like his section 1983 claim, requires proof that Officer Shrum used unreasonable force. ( Edson v. City of Anaheim (1998) 63 Cal.App.4th 1269, 1273-1274 [ 74 Cal.Rptr.2d 614 ].) Moreover, this court has recently reiterated its concern about the use of civil suits to collaterally attack crimin

12008–2008
Susag v. City of Lake Forest green
calctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2008Section 1983 “ ‘creates a species of tort liability’ ” (Heck, supra, 512 U.S. at p. 483 ) and has been described as “ ‘the federal counterpart of state battery or wrongful death actions.’ ” (Susag v. City of Lake Forest, supra, 94 Cal.App.4th at p. 1413 .) Indeed, Yount’s common law battery cause of action, like his section 1983 claim, requires proof that Officer Shrum used unreasonable force.

2008Section 1983 "`creates a species of tort liability'" ( Heck, supra, 512 U.S. at p. 483 ) and has been described as "`the federal counterpart of state battery or wrongful death actions.'" ( Susag v. City of Lake Forest, supra, 94 Cal.App.4th at p. 1413 .) Indeed, Yount's common law battery cause of action, like his section 1983 claim, requires proof that Officer Shrum used unreasonable force. ( Edson v. City of Anaheim (1998) 63 Cal.App.4th 1269, 1273-1274 [ 74 Cal.Rptr.2d 614 ].) Moreover, this court has recently reiterated its concern about the use of civil suits to collaterally attack crimin

12008–2008
Armstrong v. Optical Radiation Corp. green
calctapp · 1996
2 sentences

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir.2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir.2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir.2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir.1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir.2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir.1997) 107 F.3d 737 . [10] Contrary to Jessen's contention, we are not bound by the contrary decision by Division One of this court in Armstrong, supra, 50 Cal.App.4th 5

2008Jude Medical Daig Div. Inc. (5th Cir.2006) 442 F.3d 919 ; Martin v. Medtronic, Inc. (5th Cir.2001) 254 F.3d 573 ; Kemp v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2000) 231 F.3d 216 ; Cupek v. Medtronic, Inc. (6th Cir.2005) 405 F.3d 421 ; McMullen v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir.2005) 421 F.3d 482 ; Mitchell v. Collagen Corp. (7th Cir.1997) 126 F.3d 902 ; Brooks v. Howmedica, Inc. (8th Cir.2001) 273 F.3d 785 ; and Papike v. Tambrands Inc. (9th Cir.1997) 107 F.3d 737 . [10] Contrary to Jessen's contention, we are not bound by the contrary decision by Division One of this court in Armstrong, supra, 50 Cal.App.4th 5

12008–2008
Aline Ervin v. County of Los Angeles, a Chartered Governmental Entity green
ca9 · 1988
12002–2002
Hyles v. Mensing green
ca9 · 1988
11989–1989
Louise Newberry v. Pacific Racing Association and Tanforan Racing Association Peter W. Tunney, Individually and as Vice President and General Manager green
ca9 · 1988
11989–1989
Patricia M. Wood v. General Motors Corporation green
ca1 · 1988
11989–1989
Ben Carter v. Sheet Metal Workers' International Association and Local 85 Sheet Metal Workers' International Association green
ca11 · 1984
11988–1988
cluster 297148 green
ca8 · 1971
11988–1988
Elkins v. Derby green
cal · 1974
11983–1983
Addison v. State of California green
cal · 1978
11983–1983

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CFR § 21c.f.r.808.1 (3) CFR § 21c.f.r.814.39 (3) USC § 21u.s.c.360c (3) USC § 21u.s.c.360e(d)(2) (3) USC § 21u.s.c.360e(d)(2)(a) (3) USC § 21u.s.c.360k (3) USC § 21u.s.c.360k(a) (3) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (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

CA 15 (1983–2022) IL 14 (1986–2026) MN 8 (1975–2016) LA 8 (1987–2004) TX 8 (1996–2015) MS 7 (1999–2012) WA 6 (1989–2012) OH 5 (1987–2024) IA 5 (1985–2018) OK 5 (1990–2018) NM 4 (2001–2015) CT 4 (1997–2014) KS 4 (1993–2013) PA 4 (1995–2025) NC 4 (2001–2010) WI 3 (1984–2009) AZ 3 (1986–2019) NY 3 (1989–2023) MA 2 (1982–2023) WV 2 (1985–2009) MT 2 (1992–2002) MD 2 (1977–1992) AL 2 (1996–2003) MO 2 (1995–1996)

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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