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10 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland 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
Elston v. Union Pacific Railroadgreen
coloctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2004–2012
2 sentences

2012In Elston, 74 P.3d at 487 , the Court of Appeals of Colorado held that a railroad employee’s FELA claim was not precluded by FRSA regulations.

2012In Elston, 74 P.3d at 487 , the Court of Appeals of Colorado held that a railroad employee’s FELA claim was not precluded by FRSA regulations.

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Davis v. Union Pacific Railroadgreen
ared · 2009 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013R.R., Inc., 560 F.3d 426, 429 (6th Cir.2009) ("Whether a federal law preempts a state law or precludes another federal law is a question of law which we review de novo.”); Davis, 598 F.Supp.2d at 956 ("The basic facts in this case are undisputed, and the outstanding issue is purely a legal question of whether plaintiff's FELA claim is precluded by the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) regulation regarding ballast.”); cf. Melton v. BNSF Ry., 322 S.W.3d 174, 190 (Tenn.Ct.App. 2010) (stating that "preemption is a question of law”); Kohn v. Burlington N. & Santa Fe R.R., 77 P.3d 809, 811 (Co

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Kohn v. Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railroadgreen
coloctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013R.R., Inc., 560 F.3d 426, 429 (6th Cir.2009) ("Whether a federal law preempts a state law or precludes another federal law is a question of law which we review de novo.”); Davis, 598 F.Supp.2d at 956 ("The basic facts in this case are undisputed, and the outstanding issue is purely a legal question of whether plaintiff's FELA claim is precluded by the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) regulation regarding ballast.”); cf. Melton v. BNSF Ry., 322 S.W.3d 174, 190 (Tenn.Ct.App. 2010) (stating that "preemption is a question of law”); Kohn v. Burlington N. & Santa Fe R.R., 77 P.3d 809, 811 (Co

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Kevin Cowden v. BNSF Railway Companygreen
ca8 · 2012 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Cowden, 690 F.3d at 892-93 (taking this language from Easterwood and placing the burden of proof on the railroad company advocating preclusion of a FELA claim by a FRSA regulation).

2013See Cowden, 690 F.3d at 892-93 (taking this language from Easterwood and placing the burden of proof on the railroad company advocating preclusion of a FELA claim by a FRSA regulation).

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Nickels v. Grand Trunk Western RR, Inc.green
ca6 · 2009 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013R.R., Inc., 560 F.3d 426, 429 (6th Cir.2009) ("Whether a federal law preempts a state law or precludes another federal law is a question of law which we review de novo.”); Davis, 598 F.Supp.2d at 956 ("The basic facts in this case are undisputed, and the outstanding issue is purely a legal question of whether plaintiff's FELA claim is precluded by the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) regulation regarding ballast.”); cf. Melton v. BNSF Ry., 322 S.W.3d 174, 190 (Tenn.Ct.App. 2010) (stating that "preemption is a question of law”); Kohn v. Burlington N. & Santa Fe R.R., 77 P.3d 809, 811 (Co

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Melton v. BNSF Railway Co.green
tennctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013R.R., Inc., 560 F.3d 426, 429 (6th Cir.2009) ("Whether a federal law preempts a state law or precludes another federal law is a question of law which we review de novo.”); Davis, 598 F.Supp.2d at 956 ("The basic facts in this case are undisputed, and the outstanding issue is purely a legal question of whether plaintiff's FELA claim is precluded by the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) regulation regarding ballast.”); cf. Melton v. BNSF Ry., 322 S.W.3d 174, 190 (Tenn.Ct.App. 2010) (stating that "preemption is a question of law”); Kohn v. Burlington N. & Santa Fe R.R., 77 P.3d 809, 811 (Co

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CSX Transportation, Inc. v. McBridegreen
scotus · 2011 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Sand et al, Modern Federal Jury Instructions-Civil P 89.02, pp. 89-38, 89-40 (2010); see also McBride, 131 S.Ct. at 2639-40 (similar instructions approved by every federal circuit that reviews FELA judgments); Collins, 417 Md. at 251 , 9 A.3d 56 (“A prima facie case of negligence under FELA is based on the common law elements in accordance with federal law: duty, breach, foreseeability, and causation.1-]C ]” (Footnotes omitted.)).

2011Sand et al, Modern Federal Jury Instructions-Civil P 89.02, pp. 89-38, 89-40 (2010); see also McBride, 131 S.Ct. at 2639-40 (similar instructions approved by every federal circuit that reviews FELA judgments); Collins, 417 Md. at 251 , 9 A.3d 56 (“A prima facie case of negligence under FELA is based on the common law elements in accordance with federal law: duty, breach, foreseeability, and causation.1-]C ]” (Footnotes omitted.)).

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Harmon v. Baltimore and Ohio R. Co.green
dcd · 1983 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984Cf. Price v. Norfolk & Western Railway Co., 618 F.2d 1059, 1060 (4th Cir.1980) (if claimant is a longshoreman his exclusive remedy is under the LHWCA and the District Court was without jurisdiction over his FELA claim); Harmon v. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co., 560 F.Supp. 914, 915 (D.D.C.1983) (if plaintiff’s injury is covered by the LHWCA, his exclusive remedy lies in receipt of benefits under that Act and defendant cannot be liable under the FELA); Vogelsang v. Western Maryland Railway Co., 531 F.Supp. 11, 13 (D.Md.1981), aff'd, 670 F.2d 1347 (4th Cir.1982) (FELA available to plaintiff but

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John B. Price, Jr. v. Norfolk and Western Railway Companygreen
ca4 · 1980 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984Cf. Price v. Norfolk & Western Railway Co., 618 F.2d 1059, 1060 (4th Cir.1980) (if claimant is a longshoreman his exclusive remedy is under the LHWCA and the District Court was without jurisdiction over his FELA claim); Harmon v. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co., 560 F.Supp. 914, 915 (D.D.C.1983) (if plaintiff’s injury is covered by the LHWCA, his exclusive remedy lies in receipt of benefits under that Act and defendant cannot be liable under the FELA); Vogelsang v. Western Maryland Railway Co., 531 F.Supp. 11, 13 (D.Md.1981), aff'd, 670 F.2d 1347 (4th Cir.1982) (FELA available to plaintiff but

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Vogelsang v. Western Maryland Railway Co.green
mdd · 1981 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984Cf. Price v. Norfolk & Western Railway Co., 618 F.2d 1059, 1060 (4th Cir.1980) (if claimant is a longshoreman his exclusive remedy is under the LHWCA and the District Court was without jurisdiction over his FELA claim); Harmon v. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co., 560 F.Supp. 914, 915 (D.D.C.1983) (if plaintiff’s injury is covered by the LHWCA, his exclusive remedy lies in receipt of benefits under that Act and defendant cannot be liable under the FELA); Vogelsang v. Western Maryland Railway Co., 531 F.Supp. 11, 13 (D.Md.1981), aff'd, 670 F.2d 1347 (4th Cir.1982) (FELA available to plaintiff but

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
CSX Transportation, Inc. v. Miller green
mdctspecapp · 2004
2 sentences

2012Indeed, as Judge Moylan pointed out in Miller, 159 Md.App. at 172 , 858 A.2d 1025 : Here, defendant has failed to point to a clear congressional directive that would lead us to interpret the FRSA track safety standards as precluding plaintiffs FELA claim.

2011In a FELA claim, a plaintiff is required “ ‘to present more than a scintilla of evidence in order to create a jury question on the issue of employer liability, but not much more.’ ” 12 Miller, 159 *479 Md.App. at 224, 858 A.2d 1025 (quoting Aparicio v. Norfolk & W.

52008–2013
Landgraf v. USI Film Products green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

2019Relying primarily on Landgraf v. USI Film Prods., 511 U.S. 244 (1994), Mr. Crowe argues that application of the 1972 Amendments to him would result in an unlawful retroactive application of the LHWCA, depriving him of his FELA claim.

2019Relying primarily on Landgraf v. USI Film Prods., 511 U.S. 244 (1994), Mr. Crowe argues that application of the 1972 Amendments to him would result in an unlawful retroactive application of the LHWCA, depriving him of his FELA claim.

22019–2019
Norris v. Central of Georgia Railroad green
gactapp · 2006
2 sentences

2013In support of that argument, CSX relied primarily on a Georgia Court of Appeals’ case which held: “To the extent that [the employee’s] FELA claim rests upon different ways by which [the railroad] might have supported the mainline track to comply with 49 C.F.R. § 213.103 , the negligence claim is precluded.” Id. at 261, 978 A.2d at 803 (quoting Norris, 635 S.E.2d at 183 ) (quotation marks omitted).

2012In Norris, 635 S.E.2d at 183 , the Court of Appeals of Georgia held that a railroad employee’s FELA claim was precluded by 49 C.F.R. § 213.103 .

22012–2013
Callen v. Pennsylvania Railroad green
scotus · 1948
2 sentences

2014Callen, 332 U.S. at 626-28 , 68 S.Ct. 296 .

2014Callen, 332 U.S. at 626-28 , 68 S.Ct. 296 .

12014–2014
Wicker v. Consolidated Rail Corporation green
ca3 · 1998
1 sentence

2014Wicker, supra, 142 F.3d at 693 . 7 .

12014–2014
CSX Transportation, Inc. v. Bickerstaff green
mdctspecapp · 2009
2 sentences

2013In support of that argument, CSX relied primarily on a Georgia Court of Appeals’ case which held: “To the extent that [the employee’s] FELA claim rests upon different ways by which [the railroad] might have supported the mainline track to comply with 49 C.F.R. § 213.103 , the negligence claim is precluded.” Id. at 261, 978 A.2d at 803 (quoting Norris, 635 S.E.2d at 183 ) (quotation marks omitted).

2013But the Court of Special Appeals concluded that Norris was “entirely consistent with [its] decision in Miller [which] recognized that 49 C.F.R. § 213.103 governs the ballast along the mainline track and not the ballast in the rail yard.” Id. at 262-63, 978 A.2d at 803-04 .

12013–2013
Collins v. National Railroad Passenger Corp. green
md · 2010
2 sentences

2011Sand et al, Modern Federal Jury Instructions-Civil P 89.02, pp. 89-38, 89-40 (2010); see also McBride, 131 S.Ct. at 2639-40 (similar instructions approved by every federal circuit that reviews FELA judgments); Collins, 417 Md. at 251 , 9 A.3d 56 (“A prima facie case of negligence under FELA is based on the common law elements in accordance with federal law: duty, breach, foreseeability, and causation.1-]C ]” (Footnotes omitted.)).

2011Sand et al, Modern Federal Jury Instructions-Civil P 89.02, pp. 89-38, 89-40 (2010); see also McBride, 131 S.Ct. at 2639-40 (similar instructions approved by every federal circuit that reviews FELA judgments); Collins, 417 Md. at 251 , 9 A.3d 56 (“A prima facie case of negligence under FELA is based on the common law elements in accordance with federal law: duty, breach, foreseeability, and causation.1-]C ]” (Footnotes omitted.)).

12011–2011
Joseph J. Waymire v. Norfolk and Western Railway Company green
ca7 · 2000
2 sentences

2004The problem of loose language seems to have stemmed from several cases interpreting Waymire v. Norfolk and Western Railway Co., 218 F.3d 773 (7th Cir.2000), a case in which a FELA claim was brought on the same grounds of 1) excessive speed and 2) an unsafe crossing that had led to the preemption holdings in Easterwood and Shanklin .

2004The problem of loose language seems to have stemmed from several cases interpreting Waymire v. Norfolk and Western Railway Co., 218 F.3d 773 (7th Cir.2000), a case in which a FELA claim was brought on the same grounds of 1) excessive speed and 2) an unsafe crossing that had led to the preemption holdings in Easterwood and Shanklin .

12004–2004
Leo T. Vogelsang v. Western Maryland Railway Company green
ca4 · 1982
1 sentence

1984Cf. Price v. Norfolk & Western Railway Co., 618 F.2d 1059, 1060 (4th Cir.1980) (if claimant is a longshoreman his exclusive remedy is under the LHWCA and the District Court was without jurisdiction over his FELA claim); Harmon v. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co., 560 F.Supp. 914, 915 (D.D.C.1983) (if plaintiff’s injury is covered by the LHWCA, his exclusive remedy lies in receipt of benefits under that Act and defendant cannot be liable under the FELA); Vogelsang v. Western Maryland Railway Co., 531 F.Supp. 11, 13 (D.Md.1981), aff'd, 670 F.2d 1347 (4th Cir.1982) (FELA available to plaintiff but

11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 45u.s.c.51 (8) USC § 45u.s.c.56 (5) CFR § 49c.f.r.213.103 (4) USC § 33u.s.c.903 (3) USC § 33u.s.c.905 (3) USC § 49u.s.c.20101 (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

TX 35 (1992–2026) IL 25 (1982–2024) MO 19 (1986–2020) AL 16 (1987–2016) OH 15 (1983–2022) GA 14 (1990–2019) TN 11 (1993–2015) MT 10 (1995–2021) MD 10 (1984–2019) MN 10 (1986–2019) PA 10 (1986–2025) LA 8 (1978–2025) NJ 7 (1990–2025) MS 7 (1983–2019) NM 7 (1990–2025) CA 7 (1987–2020) SC 6 (2003–2022) VA 6 (1994–2017) KY 5 (2000–2014) IN 5 (1983–2010) NC 4 (1994–2008) AR 4 (1999–2017) MI 4 (1989–2018) OR 4 (2006–2017) WV 4 (1993–2013) KS 4 (1996–2013) UT 4 (1998–2009) NY 4 (2002–2017) WA 4 (1984–1999) IA 3 (1998–2025) NE 3 (1987–2013) CO 3 (1991–2021) OK 2 (1992–2009) WI 2 (2012–2024) FL 2 (2011–2015)

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