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state tort claim in Louisiana

8 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2004 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Louisiana 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Martinez v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2004
2 sentences

2004See also Martinez v. State of California, 444 U.S. 277 , 100 S.Ct. 553 , 62 L.Ed.2d 481 (1980) (holding that a state tort claim is a species of property protected by the due process clause).

2004See also Martinez v. State of California, 444 U.S. 277 , 100 S.Ct. 553 , 62 L.Ed.2d 481 (1980) (holding that a state tort claim is a species of property protected by the due process clause).

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Fifth Third Bank Ex Rel. Bozik v. CSX Corp.green
innd · 2004 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See also Fifth Third Bank v. CSX Corporation, 306 F.Supp.2d 841 (N.D.Ind.2004), finding state tort claim against county for inadequate warning devices at crossing preempted under the rationale of Shanklin .

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Smallwood v. IL Central RR Cogreen
ca5 · 2003 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See Smallwood v. Illinois Central Railroad Co., 203 F.Supp.2d 686 (S.D.Miss.2002), judgment vacated on other grounds (fraudulent joinder), 342 F.3d 400 (5th Cir.2003), reh'g denied, 352 F.3d 220 (5th Cir.2003), reh'ing en banc granted, opinion vacated, 355 F.3d 357 (5th Cir.2003), finding a state tort claim against the Mississippi Department of Transportation challenging the adequacy of warnings at a crossing preempted under federal law.

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Smallwood v. Illinois Central Railroadgreen
ca5 · 2003 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See Smallwood v. Illinois Central Railroad Co., 203 F.Supp.2d 686 (S.D.Miss.2002), judgment vacated on other grounds (fraudulent joinder), 342 F.3d 400 (5th Cir.2003), reh'g denied, 352 F.3d 220 (5th Cir.2003), reh'ing en banc granted, opinion vacated, 355 F.3d 357 (5th Cir.2003), finding a state tort claim against the Mississippi Department of Transportation challenging the adequacy of warnings at a crossing preempted under federal law.

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Smallwood v. Illinois Central Railroadgreen
ca5 · 2003 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See Smallwood v. Illinois Central Railroad Co., 203 F.Supp.2d 686 (S.D.Miss.2002), judgment vacated on other grounds (fraudulent joinder), 342 F.3d 400 (5th Cir.2003), reh'g denied, 352 F.3d 220 (5th Cir.2003), reh'ing en banc granted, opinion vacated, 355 F.3d 357 (5th Cir.2003), finding a state tort claim against the Mississippi Department of Transportation challenging the adequacy of warnings at a crossing preempted under federal law.

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Smallwood v. Illinois Central Railroadgreen
mssd · 2002 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See Smallwood v. Illinois Central Railroad Co., 203 F.Supp.2d 686 (S.D.Miss.2002), judgment vacated on other grounds (fraudulent joinder), 342 F.3d 400 (5th Cir.2003), reh'g denied, 352 F.3d 220 (5th Cir.2003), reh'ing en banc granted, opinion vacated, 355 F.3d 357 (5th Cir.2003), finding a state tort claim against the Mississippi Department of Transportation challenging the adequacy of warnings at a crossing preempted under federal law.

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Anderson v. Avondale Industries, Inc.green
la · 2001 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Yiannopoulos, Louisiana Civil Law Treatise, § 10 (3d ed. 1991) ("Retroactive application of new legislation is constitutionally permissible only if it does not result in impairment of the obligation of contracts or in divesture of vested rights."); see also Logan v. Zimmerman Brush Co., 455 U.S. 422, 428-29 , 102 S.Ct. 1148 , 71 L.Ed.2d 265 (1982), and Martinez v. California, 444 U.S. 277 , 100 S.Ct. 553 , 62 L.Ed.2d 481 (1980) (holding that a state tort claim is a species of property protected by the due process clause); Anderson v. Avondale Indus., Inc., 00-2799, p. 6 (La.10/16/01), 798 So.2

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Logan v. Zimmerman Brush Co.green
scotus · 1982 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Yiannopoulos, Louisiana Civil Law Treatise, § 10 (3d ed. 1991) ("Retroactive application of new legislation is constitutionally permissible only if it does not result in impairment of the obligation of contracts or in divesture of vested rights."); see also Logan v. Zimmerman Brush Co., 455 U.S. 422, 428-29 , 102 S.Ct. 1148 , 71 L.Ed.2d 265 (1982), and Martinez v. California, 444 U.S. 277 , 100 S.Ct. 553 , 62 L.Ed.2d 481 (1980) (holding that a state tort claim is a species of property protected by the due process clause); Anderson v. Avondale Indus., Inc., 00-2799, p. 6 (La.10/16/01), 798 So.2

2002Yiannopoulos, Louisiana Civil Law Treatise, § 10 (3d ed. 1991) ("Retroactive application of new legislation is constitutionally permissible only if it does not result in impairment of the obligation of contracts or in divesture of vested rights."); see also Logan v. Zimmerman Brush Co., 455 U.S. 422, 428-29 , 102 S.Ct. 1148 , 71 L.Ed.2d 265 (1982), and Martinez v. California, 444 U.S. 277 , 100 S.Ct. 553 , 62 L.Ed.2d 481 (1980) (holding that a state tort claim is a species of property protected by the due process clause); Anderson v. Avondale Indus., Inc., 00-2799, p. 6 (La.10/16/01), 798 So.2

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Palestina v. Molero green
ca5 · 1983
1 sentence

2003Examples of cases where the “maritime but local” rule have been applied include Askew v. American Waterways Operators, Inc., 411 U.S. 325 , 93 S.Ct. 1590 , 36 L.Ed.2d 280 (1973), wherein it was decided that states may constitutionally exercise their police power concurrently with the federal government regarding maritime activities; Palestina v. Fernandez, 701 F.2d 438 (5th Cir.1983), wherein state law was applied to a case involving a boating accident which occurred on a navigable Louisiana waterway described as a “garden variety state tort claim;” and, Baggett v. Richardson, 473 F.2d 863 (5t

12003–2003
Askew v. American Waterways Operators, Inc. green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

2003Examples of cases where the “maritime but local” rule have been applied include Askew v. American Waterways Operators, Inc., 411 U.S. 325 , 93 S.Ct. 1590 , 36 L.Ed.2d 280 (1973), wherein it was decided that states may constitutionally exercise their police power concurrently with the federal government regarding maritime activities; Palestina v. Fernandez, 701 F.2d 438 (5th Cir.1983), wherein state law was applied to a case involving a boating accident which occurred on a navigable Louisiana waterway described as a “garden variety state tort claim;” and, Baggett v. Richardson, 473 F.2d 863 (5t

2003Examples of cases where the “maritime but local” rule have been applied include Askew v. American Waterways Operators, Inc., 411 U.S. 325 , 93 S.Ct. 1590 , 36 L.Ed.2d 280 (1973), wherein it was decided that states may constitutionally exercise their police power concurrently with the federal government regarding maritime activities; Palestina v. Fernandez, 701 F.2d 438 (5th Cir.1983), wherein state law was applied to a case involving a boating accident which occurred on a navigable Louisiana waterway described as a “garden variety state tort claim;” and, Baggett v. Richardson, 473 F.2d 863 (5t

12003–2003
Thomas Baggett v. Charlie B. Richardson and James Martin green
ca5 · 1973
1 sentence

2003Examples of cases where the “maritime but local” rule have been applied include Askew v. American Waterways Operators, Inc., 411 U.S. 325 , 93 S.Ct. 1590 , 36 L.Ed.2d 280 (1973), wherein it was decided that states may constitutionally exercise their police power concurrently with the federal government regarding maritime activities; Palestina v. Fernandez, 701 F.2d 438 (5th Cir.1983), wherein state law was applied to a case involving a boating accident which occurred on a navigable Louisiana waterway described as a “garden variety state tort claim;” and, Baggett v. Richardson, 473 F.2d 863 (5t

12003–2003
CSX Transportation, Inc. v. Easterwood green
scotus · 1993
1 sentence

2000Ultimately, the Court concluded that the plaintiff's state tort claim was not preempted by 23 U.S.C. §§ 646.214 (b)(3) and (4) because the facts did "not establish that federal funds participate[d] in the installation of the [warning] devices." Easterwood , at 672, 113 S.Ct. at 1741 .

12000–2000
Norfolk Southern Railway Co. v. Shanklin green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2000Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court addressed the question of "whether §§ 646.214(b)(3) and (4) are applicable to all warning devices actually installed with federal funds." Norfolk Southern Railway Co. v. Shanklin, 529 U.S. 344 , 120 S.Ct. 1467, 1474 , 146 L.Ed.2d 374 (2000).

2000Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court addressed the question of "whether §§ 646.214(b)(3) and (4) are applicable to all warning devices actually installed with federal funds." Norfolk Southern Railway Co. v. Shanklin, 529 U.S. 344 , 120 S.Ct. 1467, 1474 , 146 L.Ed.2d 374 (2000).

12000–2000
San Diego Building Trades Council v. Garmon green
scotus · 1959
2 sentences

1995The obligation to pay compensation can be, indeed is designed to be, a potent method of governing conduct and controlling policy." San Diego Building Trades Council v. Garmon, 359 U.S. 236, 247 , 79 S.Ct. 773, 780 , 3 L.Ed.2d 775 (1959).

1995The obligation to pay compensation can be, indeed is designed to be, a potent method of governing conduct and controlling policy." San Diego Building Trades Council v. Garmon, 359 U.S. 236, 247 , 79 S.Ct. 773, 780 , 3 L.Ed.2d 775 (1959).

11995–1995
Allis-Chalmers Corp. v. Lueck green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

1988The court framed the test for preemption of a state tort claim as whether the tort "confers non-negotiable state-law rights on employers or employees independent of any right established by contract, or, instead, whether evaluation of the tort claim is extricably intertwined with consideration of the terms of the labor contract." Id. at 213 , 105 S.Ct. at 1912 .

1988The court framed the test for preemption of a state tort claim as whether the tort "confers non-negotiable state-law rights on employers or employees independent of any right established by contract, or, instead, whether evaluation of the tort claim is extricably intertwined with consideration of the terms of the labor contract." Id. at 213 , 105 S.Ct. at 1912 .

11988–1988
Murphy Boyd Louviere v. Marathon Oil Company green
ca5 · 1985
1 sentence

1987As explained in Louviere v. Marathon Oil Co., 755 F.2d 428 (5th Cir.1985): [Regarding pre-1984 LHWCA] Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority v. Johnson, [ 467 U.S. 925 ], 104 S.Ct. 2827, 2835 , 81 L.Ed.2d 768 (1984) established that under sections 4(a), 5(a) of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (Act), 33 U.S.C., Sections 904 (a), 905(a) a general contractor was immune from tort suits brought by a subcontractor's employees unless the contractor neglected to secure compensation coverage for those employees after the subcontractor failed to do so.

11987–1987
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority v. Johnson green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1987As explained in Louviere v. Marathon Oil Co., 755 F.2d 428 (5th Cir.1985): [Regarding pre-1984 LHWCA] Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority v. Johnson, [ 467 U.S. 925 ], 104 S.Ct. 2827, 2835 , 81 L.Ed.2d 768 (1984) established that under sections 4(a), 5(a) of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (Act), 33 U.S.C., Sections 904 (a), 905(a) a general contractor was immune from tort suits brought by a subcontractor's employees unless the contractor neglected to secure compensation coverage for those employees after the subcontractor failed to do so.

1987As explained in Louviere v. Marathon Oil Co., 755 F.2d 428 (5th Cir.1985): [Regarding pre-1984 LHWCA] Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority v. Johnson, [ 467 U.S. 925 ], 104 S.Ct. 2827, 2835 , 81 L.Ed.2d 768 (1984) established that under sections 4(a), 5(a) of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (Act), 33 U.S.C., Sections 904 (a), 905(a) a general contractor was immune from tort suits brought by a subcontractor's employees unless the contractor neglected to secure compensation coverage for those employees after the subcontractor failed to do so.

11987–1987

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)

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