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preemption doctrine in South Carolina

13 South Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by South 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
Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc.green
scotus · 1992 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2010–2019
2 sentences

2019"The preemption doctrine is rooted in the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution and provides that any state law that conflicts with federal law is 'without effect.'"1 Priester v. Cromer, 401 S.C. 38, 43 , 736 S.E.2d 249, 252 (2012) (quoting Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc., 505 U.S. 504, 516 (1992)). "'[T]he purpose of Congress is the ultimate touchstone' of pre-emption analysis." Id. (quoting Cipollone, 505 U.S. at 516 ).

2019"The preemption doctrine is rooted in the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution and provides that any state law that conflicts with federal law is 'without effect.'"1 Priester v. Cromer, 401 S.C. 38, 43 , 736 S.E.2d 249, 252 (2012) (quoting Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc., 505 U.S. 504, 516 (1992)). "'[T]he purpose of Congress is the ultimate touchstone' of pre-emption analysis." Id. (quoting Cipollone, 505 U.S. at 516 ).

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Ingersoll-Rand Co. v. McClendongreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2019
2 sentences

2019"To discern Congress'[s] intent we examine the explicit statutory language and the structure and purpose of the statute." Id. (quoting Ingersoll-Rand Co. v. McClendon, 498 U.S. 133, 138 (1990)).

2012“To discern Congress’ intent we examine the explicit statutory language and the structure and purpose of the statute.” Ingersoll-Rand Co. v. McClendon, 498 U.S. 133, 138 , 111 S.Ct. 478 , 112 L.Ed.2d 474 (1990).

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Priester v. Cromergreen
sc · 2012 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019"The preemption doctrine is rooted in the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution and provides that any state law that conflicts with federal law is 'without effect.'"1 Priester v. Cromer, 401 S.C. 38, 43 , 736 S.E.2d 249, 252 (2012) (quoting Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc., 505 U.S. 504, 516 (1992)). "'[T]he purpose of Congress is the ultimate touchstone' of pre-emption analysis." Id. (quoting Cipollone, 505 U.S. at 516 ).

2019"The preemption doctrine is rooted in the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution and provides that any state law that conflicts with federal law is 'without effect.'"1 Priester v. Cromer, 401 S.C. 38, 43 , 736 S.E.2d 249, 252 (2012) (quoting Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc., 505 U.S. 504, 516 (1992)). "'[T]he purpose of Congress is the ultimate touchstone' of pre-emption analysis." Id. (quoting Cipollone, 505 U.S. at 516 ).

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Town of Hilton Head Island v. Fine Liquors, Ltd.green
sc · 1990 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Town of Hilton Head Island v. Fine Liquors, Ltd., 302 S.C. 550, 552 , 397 S.E.2d 662, 663 (1990). [4] We have not expressly followed the same preemption analysis in deciding whether a state law preempts a local law as we have applied in deciding whether a federal law preempts a state law or regulation.

2006Town of Hilton Head Island v. Fine Liquors, Ltd., 302 S.C. 550, 552 , 397 S.E.2d 662, 663 (1990). [4] We have not expressly followed the same preemption analysis in deciding whether a state law preempts a local law as we have applied in deciding whether a federal law preempts a state law or regulation.

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State v. 192 Coin-Operated Video Game MacHinesgreen
sc · 2000 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Compare Fine Liquors, Ltd., 302 S.C. at 552-53 , 397 S.E.2d at 663 with State v. 192 Coin-Operated *396 Video Game Machines, 338 S.C. 176, 186 , 525 S.E.2d 872, 877 (2000) (federal law may preempt a state law as follows: (1) Congress may explicitly define the extent to which it intends to preempt state law, (2) Congress may indicate an intent to occupy an entire field of regulation, or (3) federal law may preempt state law to the extent the state law actually conflicts with the federal law, such that compliance with both is impossible or the state law hinders the accomplishment of the federal

2006Compare Fine Liquors, Ltd., 302 S.C. at 552-53 , 397 S.E.2d at 663 with State v. 192 Coin-Operated *396 Video Game Machines, 338 S.C. 176, 186 , 525 S.E.2d 872, 877 (2000) (federal law may preempt a state law as follows: (1) Congress may explicitly define the extent to which it intends to preempt state law, (2) Congress may indicate an intent to occupy an entire field of regulation, or (3) federal law may preempt state law to the extent the state law actually conflicts with the federal law, such that compliance with both is impossible or the state law hinders the accomplishment of the federal

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Michigan Canners & Freezers Assn., Inc. v. Agricultural Marketing and Bargaining Bd.green
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Compare Fine Liquors, Ltd., 302 S.C. at 552-53 , 397 S.E.2d at 663 with State v. 192 Coin-Operated *396 Video Game Machines, 338 S.C. 176, 186 , 525 S.E.2d 872, 877 (2000) (federal law may preempt a state law as follows: (1) Congress may explicitly define the extent to which it intends to preempt state law, (2) Congress may indicate an intent to occupy an entire field of regulation, or (3) federal law may preempt state law to the extent the state law actually conflicts with the federal law, such that compliance with both is impossible or the state law hinders the accomplishment of the federal

2006Compare Fine Liquors, Ltd., 302 S.C. at 552-53 , 397 S.E.2d at 663 with State v. 192 Coin-Operated *396 Video Game Machines, 338 S.C. 176, 186 , 525 S.E.2d 872, 877 (2000) (federal law may preempt a state law as follows: (1) Congress may explicitly define the extent to which it intends to preempt state law, (2) Congress may indicate an intent to occupy an entire field of regulation, or (3) federal law may preempt state law to the extent the state law actually conflicts with the federal law, such that compliance with both is impossible or the state law hinders the accomplishment of the federal

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Owen v. Crop Hail Managementgreen
mowd · 1994 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See Owen v. Crop Hail Management, 841 F.Supp. 297 (W.D.Mo.1994) (holding that the FCIA completely preempts state law); Brown v. Crop Hail Management, Inc., 813 F.Supp. 519, 526 (S.D.Tex.1993) ("Congress and the TJSDA have clearly demonstrated that the FCIC and FCIC reinsured entities are immune from suit based on state law.”). .

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Horn v. Rural Community Insurance Servicesgreen
almd · 1995 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Servs., 903 F.Supp. 1502, 1505 (M.D.Ala.1995) (stating that 7 U.S.C.A. § 1506 (1) "provides a preemption defense where state or local laws conflict with provisions in a contract made pursuant to the FCIA ”) (emphasis added). . 7 C.F.R. § 400.176 (b) (2000). . 7 U.S.C.A. § 1508 (j)(2)(A)-(B) (1999). . 7 U.S.C.A. § 1506 (d) (1999). .

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Holman v. Laulo-Rowe Agencygreen
ca9 · 1993 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Co., 878 F.Supp. 848 (D.S.C.1995) (holding that the FCIA’s provision for exclusive original federal jurisdiction in 7 U.S.C.A. § 1506 (d) refers only to suits brought by or against the Corporation, not to other parties, such as private insurers); see also Holman v. Laulo-Rowe Agency, 994 F.2d 666, 669 (9th Cir.1993) ("[T]he FCIA does not have the extraordinary preemptive force necessary for the application of the doctrine of complete preemption.”); Bullard v. Southwest Crop Ins.

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Brown v. Crop Hail Management, Inc.green
txsd · 1993 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See Owen v. Crop Hail Management, 841 F.Supp. 297 (W.D.Mo.1994) (holding that the FCIA completely preempts state law); Brown v. Crop Hail Management, Inc., 813 F.Supp. 519, 526 (S.D.Tex.1993) ("Congress and the TJSDA have clearly demonstrated that the FCIC and FCIC reinsured entities are immune from suit based on state law.”). .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Riegel v. Medtronic, Inc. green
scotus · 2008
2 sentences

2012Id. at 321, 128 S.Ct. 999 .

2009Riegel, 128 S.Ct. at 1008 .

22009–2012
New York State Conference of Blue Cross & Blue Shield Plans v. Travelers Insurance green
scotus · 1995
2 sentences

1996Congress further intended the preemption clause to “avoid a multiplicity of regulation in order to permit the nationally uniform administration of employee benefit plans.” Travelers, 514 U.S. at 657 , 115 S.Ct. at 1677-78 .

1996Congress further intended the preemption clause to “avoid a multiplicity of regulation in order to permit the nationally uniform administration of employee benefit plans.” Travelers, 514 U.S. at 657 , 115 S.Ct. at 1677-78 .

21996–1996
Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. v. William Hamilton Smythe, III green
tenn · 2013
1 sentence

2013Id. at 604-05 .

12013–2013
Malone v. White Motor Corp. green
scotus · 1978
2 sentences

2012The preemption doctrine is rooted in the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution and provides that any state law that conflicts with federal law is “without effect.” Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc., 505 U.S. 504, 516 , 112 S.Ct. 2608 , 120 L.Ed.2d 407 (1992). “ ‘[T]he purpose of Congress is the ultimate touchstone’ of pre-emption analysis.” Id. (quoting Malone v. White Motor Co., 435 U.S. 497, 504 , 98 S.Ct. 1185 , 55 L.Ed.2d 443 (1978)).

2012The preemption doctrine is rooted in the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution and provides that any state law that conflicts with federal law is “without effect.” Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc., 505 U.S. 504, 516 , 112 S.Ct. 2608 , 120 L.Ed.2d 407 (1992). “ ‘[T]he purpose of Congress is the ultimate touchstone’ of pre-emption analysis.” Id. (quoting Malone v. White Motor Co., 435 U.S. 497, 504 , 98 S.Ct. 1185 , 55 L.Ed.2d 443 (1978)).

12012–2012
CSX Transportation, Inc. v. Easterwood green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

2011CSX Transp. v. Easterwood, 507 U.S. 658 , 113 S.Ct. 1732 , 123 L.Ed.2d 387 (1993).

2011CSX Transp. v. Easterwood, 507 U.S. 658 , 113 S.Ct. 1732 , 123 L.Ed.2d 387 (1993).

12011–2011
Bullard v. Southwest Crop Ins. Agency, Inc. green
txed · 1997
1 sentence

2000Agency, Inc., 984 F.Supp. 531 (E.D.Tex.1997); Horn v. Rural Community Ins.

12000–2000
O'Neal v. Cigna Property & Casualty Insurance green
scd · 1995
1 sentence

2000Co., 878 F.Supp. 848 (D.S.C.1995) (holding that the FCIA’s provision for exclusive original federal jurisdiction in 7 U.S.C.A. § 1506 (d) refers only to suits brought by or against the Corporation, not to other parties, such as private insurers); see also Holman v. Laulo-Rowe Agency, 994 F.2d 666, 669 (9th Cir.1993) ("[T]he FCIA does not have the extraordinary preemptive force necessary for the application of the doctrine of complete preemption.”); Bullard v. Southwest Crop Ins.

12000–2000
Lewis ex rel. Estate of Lewis v. Local 382, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers neutral
scctapp · 1996
1 sentence

1999PREEMPTION UNDER ERISA Finally, a majority of the Court of Appeals held Lewis’ claim was preempted by Section 514(a) of ERISA as his claim for damages “related to” an employee benefit plan within the scope of ERISA’s preemption clause. 12 It held the resolution of Lewis’ claim directly affected the pension fund as it “potentially alters the criteria for receipt of benefits.” 481 S.E.2d at 142 .

11999–1999
Medical Park OB/GYN, P.A. v. Ragin green
scctapp · 1996
2 sentences

1996In Medical Park OB/GYN v. Ragin, 321 S.C. 139 , 467 S.E.2d 261 (Ct.App.1996), we held: In interpreting the scope of this preemptive language, the United States Supreme Court has held the phrase “relate to” should be given its broad, common sense meaning such that a state law “relates to” an employee benefit plan within the meaning of § 1144(a) if it has a “connection with or reference to” such a plan.

1996In Medical Park OB/GYN v. Ragin, 321 S.C. 139 , 467 S.E.2d 261 (Ct.App.1996), we held: In interpreting the scope of this preemptive language, the United States Supreme Court has held the phrase “relate to” should be given its broad, common sense meaning such that a state law “relates to” an employee benefit plan within the meaning of § 1144(a) if it has a “connection with or reference to” such a plan.

11996–1996
Alessi v. Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

1996Co. v. Dedeaux, 481 U.S. 41, 46 , 107 S.Ct. 1549, 1552 , 95 L.Ed.2d 39 (1987) (quoting Alessi v. Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc., 451 U.S. 504, 523 , 101 S.Ct. 1895, 1906 , 68 L.Ed.2d 402 (1981)).

1996Co. v. Dedeaux, 481 U.S. 41, 46 , 107 S.Ct. 1549, 1552 , 95 L.Ed.2d 39 (1987) (quoting Alessi v. Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc., 451 U.S. 504, 523 , 101 S.Ct. 1895, 1906 , 68 L.Ed.2d 402 (1981)).

11996–1996
Shaw v. Delta Air Lines, Inc. green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1996A state law “relates to” an ERISA-governed employee benefit plan, within the purview of ERISA’s preemption clause, “if it has a connection with or reference to such a plan.” Shaw, 463 U.S. at 97 , 103 S.Ct. at 2900 .

1996A state law “relates to” an ERISA-governed employee benefit plan, within the purview of ERISA’s preemption clause, “if it has a connection with or reference to such a plan.” Shaw, 463 U.S. at 97 , 103 S.Ct. at 2900 .

11996–1996
Pilot Life Insurance v. Dedeaux green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

1996Co. v. Dedeaux, 481 U.S. 41, 46 , 107 S.Ct. 1549, 1552 , 95 L.Ed.2d 39 (1987) (quoting Alessi v. Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc., 451 U.S. 504, 523 , 101 S.Ct. 1895, 1906 , 68 L.Ed.2d 402 (1981)).

1996Co. v. Dedeaux, 481 U.S. 41, 46 , 107 S.Ct. 1549, 1552 , 95 L.Ed.2d 39 (1987) (quoting Alessi v. Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc., 451 U.S. 504, 523 , 101 S.Ct. 1895, 1906 , 68 L.Ed.2d 402 (1981)).

11996–1996
Lingle v. Norge Division of Magic Chef, Inc. green
scotus · 1988
2 sentences

1996Lingle, 486 U.S. at 405-06 , 108 S.Ct. at 1881 .

1996Lingle, 486 U.S. at 405-06 , 108 S.Ct. at 1881 .

11996–1996
Old Dominion Branch No. 496 v. Austin green
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

1984Old Dominion Branch No. 496, National Association of Letter Carriers v. Austin, 418 U. S. 264, 273 , 94 S. Ct. 2770, 2776 , 41 L.

1984Old Dominion Branch No. 496, National Association of Letter Carriers v. Austin, 418 U. S. 264, 273 , 94 S. Ct. 2770, 2776 , 41 L.

11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 29u.s.c.1144 (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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