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causation analysis in Indiana

11 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1986–2026 1 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Cahoon v. Cummingsgreen
ind · 2000 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2010
2 sentences

2010Id. at 539 .

2002However, we note that this paragraph arguably injects an erroneous "but for" test into the causation analysis. [4] Although this Court has never directly confronted and answered whether the Act abrogates joint and several liability, I acknowledge that there exists dicta assuming its abrogation in Cahoon v. Cummings, 734 N.E.2d 535, 541 (Ind.2000). [5] In contrast to the Comparative Fault Act, the Indiana Products Liability Act explicitly abrogates the common law principle of joint and several liability in products liability cases.

12
Thompson v. Sun City Community Hospital, Inc.green
ariz · 1984 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1999
2 sentences

1999See Thompson v. Sun City Community Hospital, Inc., 141 Ariz. 597 , 688 P.2d 605, 616 (1984); Jones v. Montefiore Hospital, 494 Pa. 410 , 431 A.2d 920, 925 (1981).

1999See Thompson v. Sun City Community Hospital, Inc., 141 Ariz. 597 , 688 P.2d 605, 616 (1984); Jones v. Montefiore Hospital, 494 Pa. 410 , 431 A.2d 920, 925 (1981).

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Mayhue v. Sparkmangreen
ind · 1995 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000He argues that the trial court erred in applying the causation standard of Section 323 of the Restatement of Torts, which this Court endorsed in Mayhue v. Sparkman, 653 N.E.2d 1384, 1388-89 (Ind.1995).

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Jones v. Montefiore Hospitalgreen
pa · 1981 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Thompson v. Sun City Community Hospital, Inc., 141 Ariz. 597 , 688 P.2d 605, 616 (1984); Jones v. Montefiore Hospital, 494 Pa. 410 , 431 A.2d 920, 925 (1981).

1999See Thompson v. Sun City Community Hospital, Inc., 141 Ariz. 597 , 688 P.2d 605, 616 (1984); Jones v. Montefiore Hospital, 494 Pa. 410 , 431 A.2d 920, 925 (1981).

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Jablonski v. Inland Steel Co.green
indctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See Jablonski v. Inland Steel Co. (1991), Ind.App., 575 N.E.2d 1039 , reh'g denied, trans. denied; Watson, 532 N.E.2d 1191 .

1994See Jablonski v. Inland Steel Co. (1991), Ind. App., 575 N.E.2d 1039 , reh'g denied, trans. denied; Watson, 532 N.E.2d 1191 .

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Cooper v. Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, Inc.red
ohio · 1971 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See, e.g., Cooper v. Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati (1971), 27 Ohio St.2d 242 , 272 N.E.2d 97 ; Lost Chance, supra. .

1994See, e.g., Cooper v. Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati (1971), 27 Ohio St.2d 242 , 272 N.E.2d 97 ; Lost Chance, supra. .

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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
cluster 695215 green
ca8 · 1995
1 sentence

2026Corp., 53 F.3d 930 (8th Cir. 1995), the Eighth Circuit discussed the CERCLA framework and addressed the causation element.

12026–2026
cluster 604129 green
ca2 · 1993
1 sentence

2026The court concluded that “in addition to imposing a strict liability scheme, CERCLA does away with a causation requirement.” Id. [35] Likewise, in Control Data Corp. v. S.C.S.C.

12026–2026
Monell v. New York City Dept. of Social Servs. green
scotus · 1978
2 sentences

2011The Monell Court was also clear that § 1983 has a causation requirement, which precludes imposing upon a municipality vicarious liability under the doctrine of respondeat superior; that is, “a municipality cannot be held liable solely because it employs a tortfeasor.” Id. at 691, 98 S.Ct. 2018 (emphasis in original).

2011Rather, municipal liability lies only when the plaintiffs injury is caused by some municipal “policy or custom.” M at 694, 98 S.Ct. 2018 .

12011–2011
Johnson v. Bender green
indctapp · 1977
1 sentence

2006In the context of analyzing the proof required of a plaintiff alleging personal injuries, Johnson v. Bender, 174 Ind.App. 638, 644 , 369 N.E.2d 986 , 940 (1977), trans. denied, held that "The necessity of expert medical testimony to establish a causal connection generally depends upon the nature of the medical question involved.

12006–2006
Cahoon v. Cummings green
indctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2000Ind.Code § 34-23-1-1 (1998). 1 The Court of Appeals held that the causation standard of Mayhue applied in the context of the wrongful death action, concluding that: “[T]he intent of the wrongful death statute was to allow an action to be brought by the decedent’s personal representative against a defendant who may be held legally hable for the death, regardless of the mechanism of liability.” Cahoon, 715 N.E.2d at 7 .

12000–2000
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado v. Sharp green
colo · 1987
1 sentence

1994See, e.g., Cooper v. Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati (1971), 27 Ohio St.2d 242 , 272 N.E.2d 97 ; Lost Chance, supra. [4] See, e.g., Murdoch v. Thomas (1981), Ala., 404 So.2d 580 ; Thompson v. Sun City Community Hosp., Inc. (1984), 141 Ariz. 597 , 688 P.2d 605 (following § 323 approach); Sharp v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan (1985), Colo. App., 710 P.2d 1153 (rejecting Cooper v. Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati (1971), 27 Ohio St.2d 242 , 272 N.E.2d 97 , and following § 323 approach), aff'd 741 P.2d 714 (1987); Richmond County Hosp.

11994–1994
Watson v. Medical Emergency Services, Corp. green
indctapp · 1989
2 sentences

1994See Jablonski v. Inland Steel Co. (1991), Ind.App., 575 N.E.2d 1039 , reh'g denied, trans. denied; Watson, 532 N.E.2d 1191 .

1994See Jablonski v. Inland Steel Co. (1991), Ind. App., 575 N.E.2d 1039 , reh'g denied, trans. denied; Watson, 532 N.E.2d 1191 .

11994–1994
Sharp v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan green
coloctapp · 1985
1 sentence

1994See, e.g., Cooper v. Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati (1971), 27 Ohio St.2d 242 , 272 N.E.2d 97 ; Lost Chance, supra. [4] See, e.g., Murdoch v. Thomas (1981), Ala., 404 So.2d 580 ; Thompson v. Sun City Community Hosp., Inc. (1984), 141 Ariz. 597 , 688 P.2d 605 (following § 323 approach); Sharp v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan (1985), Colo. App., 710 P.2d 1153 (rejecting Cooper v. Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati (1971), 27 Ohio St.2d 242 , 272 N.E.2d 97 , and following § 323 approach), aff'd 741 P.2d 714 (1987); Richmond County Hosp.

11994–1994
Murdoch v. Thomas green
ala · 1981
1 sentence

1994See, e.g., Cooper v. Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati (1971), 27 Ohio St.2d 242 , 272 N.E.2d 97 ; Lost Chance, supra. [4] See, e.g., Murdoch v. Thomas (1981), Ala., 404 So.2d 580 ; Thompson v. Sun City Community Hosp., Inc. (1984), 141 Ariz. 597 , 688 P.2d 605 (following § 323 approach); Sharp v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan (1985), Colo. App., 710 P.2d 1153 (rejecting Cooper v. Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati (1971), 27 Ohio St.2d 242 , 272 N.E.2d 97 , and following § 323 approach), aff'd 741 P.2d 714 (1987); Richmond County Hosp.

11994–1994
Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp. v. Chapman green
indctapp · 1979
1 sentence

1993Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp. v. Chapman (1979), Ind.App., 388 N.E.2d 541, 555 , trans. denied.

11993–1993
Micinski v. State green
ind · 1986
1 sentence

1986In Micinski v. State (1986), Ind., 487 N.E.2d 150 , the court rejected a causation analysis based upon the driver's intoxication.

11986–1986

Where else courts name it

TX 252 (1978–2026) CA 161 (1978–2026) PA 61 (1952–2026) IL 49 (1980–2025) IA 48 (1982–2023) MI 47 (1988–2026) MO 40 (1989–2024) OH 33 (1991–2023) UT 30 (1986–2026) MA 28 (1980–2025) OR 28 (1990–2024) NY 27 (1933–2024) MD 26 (1977–2022) AL 26 (1981–2025) MN 25 (1987–2026) LA 24 (1984–2019) NM 23 (1938–2024) CT 22 (1991–2025) WA 22 (1983–2023) FL 21 (1984–2025) NJ 19 (1990–2026) WI 19 (1995–2024) GA 18 (1902–2025) SD 16 (1992–2020) VA 13 (1988–2024) CO 13 (1984–2020) AZ 13 (1997–2024) AK 12 (1988–2022) DC 12 (1990–2024) ID 12 (2005–2026) MT 11 (1990–2022) IN 11 (1986–2026) TN 11 (1997–2019) VT 10 (1991–2024) NC 10 (1988–2020) HI 9 (1995–2018) KS 9 (1991–2025) ME 8 (1982–2021) WY 8 (1982–2013) NE 8 (1996–2026) RI 7 (1993–2008) NH 7 (1986–2021) MS 7 (1992–2011) AR 6 (1999–2025) DE 4 (2014–2024) KY 3 (2006–2026) WV 2 (1997–2001) NV 2 (2012–2026) OK 2 (1981–2016) ND 2 (1994–2010)

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