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fellow-servant rule in Indiana

12 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1906–2010 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Degussa Corp. v. Mullensgreen
ind · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001GKN Co. v. Magness, 744 N.E.2d 397, 402 (Ind.2001)(citing Hale v. Kemp, 579 N.E.2d at 67 ); see also Degussa Corp. v. Mullens, 744 N.E.2d 407 (Ind.2001).

2001GKN Co. v. Magness, 744 N.E.2d 397, 402 (Ind.2001)(citing Hale v. Kemp, 579 N.E.2d at 67 ); see also Degussa Corp. v. Mullens, 744 N.E.2d 407 (Ind.2001).

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GKN Co. v. Magnessgreen
ind · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001GKN Co. v. Magness, 744 N.E.2d 397, 402 (Ind.2001)(citing Hale v. Kemp, 579 N.E.2d at 67 ); see also Degussa Corp. v. Mullens, 744 N.E.2d 407 (Ind.2001).

2001GKN Co. v. Magness, 744 N.E.2d 397, 402 (Ind.2001)(citing Hale v. Kemp, 579 N.E.2d at 67 ); see also Degussa Corp. v. Mullens, 744 N.E.2d 407 (Ind.2001).

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American Rolling Mill Co. v. Hullingergreen
ind · 1903 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1906–1906
1 sentence

1906American Rolling Mills Co. v. Hullinger (1904), 161 Ind. 673, 679, 680 ; Davis v. New York, etc., R.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Frampton v. Central Indiana Gas Company green
ind · 1973
2 sentences

1979Frampton v. Central Indiana Gas Co. (1973), 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 .

1979Frampton v. Central Indiana Gas Co. (1973), 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 .

21977–1979
Consolidated Rail Corporation v. Gottshall green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

2010Specifically, the statute abolished the fellow servant rule, rejected the doctrine of contributory negli-genee in favor of that of comparative negligence, and prohibited employers from exempting themselves from FELA through contract; a 1989 amendment abolished the assumption of risk defense. 512 U.S. at 542-43 , 114 S.Ct. 2396 (citing 45 U.S.C. §§ 51 , 53-55).

2010Specifically, the statute abolished the fellow servant rule, rejected the doctrine of contributory negli-genee in favor of that of comparative negligence, and prohibited employers from exempting themselves from FELA through contract; a 1989 amendment abolished the assumption of risk defense. 512 U.S. at 542-43 , 114 S.Ct. 2396 (citing 45 U.S.C. §§ 51 , 53-55).

12010–2010
Hale v. Kemp green
ind · 1991
2 sentences

2001GKN Co. v. Magness, 744 N.E.2d 397, 402 (Ind.2001)(citing Hale v. Kemp, 579 N.E.2d at 67 ); see also Degussa Corp. v. Mullens, 744 N.E.2d 407 (Ind.2001).

2001GKN Co. v. Magness, 744 N.E.2d 397, 402 (Ind.2001)(citing Hale v. Kemp, 579 N.E.2d at 67 ); see also Degussa Corp. v. Mullens, 744 N.E.2d 407 (Ind.2001).

12001–2001
Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Co. v. Spangler neutral
indctapp · 1919
2 sentences

1995Also, in Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Co. v. Spangler (1919), 69 Ind.App. 631 , 122 N.E. 596, 597 , the court determined that the fellow servant rule barred the plaintiff's claim under two paragraphs of the complaint because those paragraphs were based on common law theories.

1995Also, in Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Co. v. Spangler (1919), 69 Ind.App. 631 , 122 N.E. 596, 597 , the court determined that the fellow servant rule barred the plaintiff's claim under two paragraphs of the complaint because those paragraphs were based on common law theories.

11995–1995
City of Hammond v. Rossi neutral
indctapp · 1989
1 sentence

1995Id.

11995–1995
Brooks v. Robinson green
ind · 1972
2 sentences

1994The ultimate responsibility for recognizing and revising the common law of Indiana rests with this Court. ‘We cannot close our eyes to the legal and social needs of our society, and this Court should not hesitate to alter, amend, or abrogate the common law when society’s needs so dictate.” Brooks v. Robinson (1972), 259 Ind. 16, 23 , 284 N.E.2d 794, 797 .

1994The ultimate responsibility for recognizing and revising the common law of Indiana rests with this Court. ‘We cannot close our eyes to the legal and social needs of our society, and this Court should not hesitate to alter, amend, or abrogate the common law when society’s needs so dictate.” Brooks v. Robinson (1972), 259 Ind. 16, 23 , 284 N.E.2d 794, 797 .

11994–1994
Hass v. Shrader's Inc. green
indctapp · 1989
1 sentence

1992DISCUSSION AND DECISION “The purpose of the Workmen’s Compensation Act [is] to provide a remedy to those workmen injured in the course of employment without having to resort to lengthy litigation or face the threat of losing a claim due to contributory negligence, assumption of risk, or the fellow servant rule.” Hass v. Shrader’s, Inc. (1989), Ind. App., 534 N.E.2d 1119, 1121 , trans. denied.

11992–1992
Cunningham v. Aluminum Co. of America, Inc. green
indctapp · 1981
1 sentence

1984Cunningham v. Aluminum Co. of America, supra, 417 N.E.2d at 1192 .

11984–1984
Second Employers'liability Cases green
scotus · 1912
2 sentences

1928Co. [1912], 223 U. S. 1 , 32 Sup. Ct. 169, 56 L.

1928Co. [1912], 223 U. S. 1 , 32 Sup. Ct. 169, 56 L.

11928–1928
Vandalia Railroad v. Stillwell green
ind · 1914
2 sentences

1917Co. v. Stillwell (1913), 181 Ind. 267 , 104 N. E. 289 , Ann.

1917Co. v. Stillwell (1913), 181 Ind. 267 , 104 N. E. 289 , Ann.

11917–1917
Chicago & Erie Railroad v. Mitchell green
ind · 1915
1 sentence

1915Co. v. Mitchell (1916), 184 Ind. 588 , the Supreme Court in an opinion by Morris, C.

11915–1915

Where else courts name it

NY 34 (1909–2022) GA 24 (1903–2026) IL 21 (1899–2021) MO 19 (1905–2012) WA 16 (1906–2008) MN 15 (1909–2013) KY 15 (1911–1998) MS 12 (1901–2018) IN 12 (1906–2010) NC 11 (1902–2023) FL 10 (1930–2007) MA 10 (1919–1990) KS 10 (1907–2006) MI 10 (1895–2010) TN 10 (1922–2015) TX 9 (1916–2016) OH 8 (1929–2018) OK 8 (1910–1991) NJ 8 (1913–2020) NM 7 (1892–1982) MD 7 (1902–2025) AZ 7 (1962–2005) IA 7 (1902–1912) ND 6 (1891–1997) ID 6 (1911–1975) LA 6 (1903–2003) CA 6 (1912–2020) VA 6 (1908–2017) WV 5 (1938–2000) AR 5 (1923–1957) WY 4 (1971–2014) MT 4 (1909–2004) SD 4 (1967–2021) WI 4 (1977–2024) AL 4 (1923–2007) OR 4 (1914–2016) VT 3 (1908–1917) RI 3 (1894–1916) CT 3 (1912–1985) PA 3 (1913–1939) SC 2 (1912–1932)

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