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employee immunity in Alaska

7 Alaska opinions name it 1 courts 1961–2010 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Alaska 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
S.J.S. Ex Rel. L.S. v. Faribault Countygreen
minnctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Corp., 65 Haw. 58 , 647 P.2d 713, 717 (1982) (holding that under respondeat superior "if the employee has immunity from suit, it follows that the employer would also be immune" and noting "[t]he reasoning which justifies this rule is based primarily on public policy") (internal citations omitted); S.J.S. v. Faribault Co., 556 N.W.2d 563, 566 (Minn.App.1996) ("The policy considerations that support extending absolute immunity to prosecutors also support extending absolute immunity vicariously to the county.... [T]he threat of litigation against the county ... could deter prosecutors from vigoro

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Hulsman v. Hemmeter Development Corp.green
haw · 1982 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Corp., 65 Haw. 58 , 647 P.2d 713, 717 (1982) (holding that under respondeat superior "if the employee has immunity from suit, it follows that the employer would also be immune" and noting "[t]he reasoning which justifies this rule is based primarily on public policy") (internal citations omitted); S.J.S. v. Faribault Co., 556 N.W.2d 563, 566 (Minn.App.1996) ("The policy considerations that support extending absolute immunity to prosecutors also support extending absolute immunity vicariously to the county.... [T]he threat of litigation against the county ... could deter prosecutors from vigoro

2010Corp., 65 Haw. 58 , 647 P.2d 713, 717 (1982) (holding that under respondeat superior "if the employee has immunity from suit, it follows that the employer would also be immune" and noting "[t]he reasoning which justifies this rule is based primarily on public policy") (internal citations omitted); S.J.S. v. Faribault Co., 556 N.W.2d 563, 566 (Minn.App.1996) ("The policy considerations that support extending absolute immunity to prosecutors also support extending absolute immunity vicariously to the county.... [T]he threat of litigation against the county ... could deter prosecutors from vigoro

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Reddy v. Karrgreen
washctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Corp., 65 Haw. 58 , 647 P.2d 713, 717 (1982) (holding that under respondeat superior "if the employee has immunity from suit, it follows that the employer would also be immune" and noting "[t]he reasoning which justifies this rule is based primarily on public policy") (internal citations omitted); S.J.S. v. Faribault Co., 556 N.W.2d 563, 566 (Minn.App.1996) ("The policy considerations that support extending absolute immunity to prosecutors also support extending absolute immunity vicariously to the county.... [T]he threat of litigation against the county ... could deter prosecutors from vigoro

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Fielder v. Southco, Inc. of South Carolinagreen
vawd · 1988 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See, e.g., Fielder v. Southco, Inc. of South Carolina, 699 F.Supp. 577, 578 (W.D.Va.1988) (public policy doctrine enforced in claim for wrongful discharge in retaliation for filing sexual harassment claim); Cabesuela v. Browning-Ferris Indus. of Calif., Inc., 68 Cal.App.4th 101 , 80 Cal.Rptr.2d 60, 63 (1998) (tort remedy available to employee who was terminated for protesting unsafe working conditions); Hobson v. McLean Hosp.

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Cabesuela v. Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc.green
calctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See, e.g., Fielder v. Southco, Inc. of South Carolina, 699 F.Supp. 577, 578 (W.D.Va.1988) (public policy doctrine enforced in claim for wrongful discharge in retaliation for filing sexual harassment claim); Cabesuela v. Browning-Ferris Indus. of Calif., Inc., 68 Cal.App.4th 101 , 80 Cal.Rptr.2d 60, 63 (1998) (tort remedy available to employee who was terminated for protesting unsafe working conditions); Hobson v. McLean Hosp.

2004See, e.g., Fielder v. Southco, Inc. of South Carolina, 699 F.Supp. 577, 578 (W.D.Va.1988) (public policy doctrine enforced in claim for wrongful discharge in retaliation for filing sexual harassment claim); Cabesuela v. Browning-Ferris Indus. of Calif., Inc., 68 Cal.App.4th 101 , 80 Cal.Rptr.2d 60, 63 (1998) (tort remedy available to employee who was terminated for protesting unsafe working conditions); Hobson v. McLean Hosp.

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Luedtke v. Nabors Alaska Drilling, Inc.green
alaska · 1989 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See Luedtke v. Nabors Alaska Drilling, Inc., 768 P.2d 1123, 1130 (Alaska 1989). 20 .

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Eales v. Tanana Valley Medical-Surgical Group, Inc.green
alaska · 1983 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998See Eales v. Tanana Valley Medical-Surgical Group, Inc., 663 P.2d 958, 959 (Alaska 1983) (ruling that an employee who alleges that he was fired without cause in violation of the terms of his contract has a claim of wrongful discharge).

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International Brotherhood of Teamsters v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987Id.; see also Teamsters, 431 U.S. at 349 , 97 S.Ct. at 1861 , 52 L.Ed.2d at 423 .

1987Id.; see also Teamsters, 431 U.S. at 349 , 97 S.Ct. at 1861 , 52 L.Ed.2d at 423 .

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Anchorage Roofing Co., Inc. v. Gonzalesgreen
alaska · 1973 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
1 sentence

1978Anchorage Roofing Co. Inc. v. Gonzales, 507 P.2d 501, 505 (Alaska 1973); Lizama v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board, 40 Cal.App.3d 363 , 115 Cal.Rptr. 267, 271 (1974); Ross v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board, 21 Cal.App.3d 949 , 99 Cal.Rptr. 79, 83 (1971); see Northern Corp. v. Saari, 409 P.2d 845 (Alaska 1966).

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Northern Corporation v. Saarigreen
alaska · 1966 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
1 sentence

1978Anchorage Roofing Co. Inc. v. Gonzales, 507 P.2d 501, 505 (Alaska 1973); Lizama v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board, 40 Cal.App.3d 363 , 115 Cal.Rptr. 267, 271 (1974); Ross v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board, 21 Cal.App.3d 949 , 99 Cal.Rptr. 79, 83 (1971); see Northern Corp. v. Saari, 409 P.2d 845 (Alaska 1966).

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Ross v. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Boardgreen
calctapp · 1971 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
2 sentences

1978Anchorage Roofing Co. Inc. v. Gonzales, 507 P.2d 501, 505 (Alaska 1973); Lizama v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board, 40 Cal.App.3d 363 , 115 Cal.Rptr. 267, 271 (1974); Ross v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board, 21 Cal.App.3d 949 , 99 Cal.Rptr. 79, 83 (1971); see Northern Corp. v. Saari, 409 P.2d 845 (Alaska 1966).

1978Anchorage Roofing Co. Inc. v. Gonzales, 507 P.2d 501, 505 (Alaska 1973); Lizama v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board, 40 Cal.App.3d 363 , 115 Cal.Rptr. 267, 271 (1974); Ross v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board, 21 Cal.App.3d 949 , 99 Cal.Rptr. 79, 83 (1971); see Northern Corp. v. Saari, 409 P.2d 845 (Alaska 1966).

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Lizama v. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Boardgreen
calctapp · 1974 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
2 sentences

1978Anchorage Roofing Co. Inc. v. Gonzales, 507 P.2d 501, 505 (Alaska 1973); Lizama v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board, 40 Cal.App.3d 363 , 115 Cal.Rptr. 267, 271 (1974); Ross v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board, 21 Cal.App.3d 949 , 99 Cal.Rptr. 79, 83 (1971); see Northern Corp. v. Saari, 409 P.2d 845 (Alaska 1966).

1978Anchorage Roofing Co. Inc. v. Gonzales, 507 P.2d 501, 505 (Alaska 1973); Lizama v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board, 40 Cal.App.3d 363 , 115 Cal.Rptr. 267, 271 (1974); Ross v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board, 21 Cal.App.3d 949 , 99 Cal.Rptr. 79, 83 (1971); see Northern Corp. v. Saari, 409 P.2d 845 (Alaska 1966).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Lythgoe v. Guinn green
alaska · 1994
1 sentence

2010Corp., 65 Haw. 58 , 647 P.2d 713, 717 (1982) (holding that under respondeat superior "if the employee has immunity from suit, it follows that the employer would also be immune" and noting "[t]he reasoning which justifies this rule is based primarily on public policy") (internal citations omitted); S.J.S. v. Faribault Co., 556 N.W.2d 563, 566 (Minn.App.1996) ("The policy considerations that support extending absolute immunity to prosecutors also support extending absolute immunity vicariously to the county.... [T]he threat of litigation against the county ... could deter prosecutors from vigoro

12010–2010
LaLonde v. Eissner green
mass · 1989
1 sentence

2010Corp., 65 Haw. 58 , 647 P.2d 713, 717 (1982) (holding that under respondeat superior "if the employee has immunity from suit, it follows that the employer would also be immune" and noting "[t]he reasoning which justifies this rule is based primarily on public policy") (internal citations omitted); S.J.S. v. Faribault Co., 556 N.W.2d 563, 566 (Minn.App.1996) ("The policy considerations that support extending absolute immunity to prosecutors also support extending absolute immunity vicariously to the county.... [T]he threat of litigation against the county ... could deter prosecutors from vigoro

12010–2010
Reddy v. Karr green
washctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2010Corp., 65 Haw. 58 , 647 P.2d 713, 717 (1982) (holding that under respondeat superior "if the employee has immunity from suit, it follows that the employer would also be immune" and noting "[t]he reasoning which justifies this rule is based primarily on public policy") (internal citations omitted); S.J.S. v. Faribault Co., 556 N.W.2d 563, 566 (Minn.App.1996) ("The policy considerations that support extending absolute immunity to prosecutors also support extending absolute immunity vicariously to the county.... [T]he threat of litigation against the county ... could deter prosecutors from vigoro

12010–2010
Garner v. Teamsters, Chauffeurs & Helpers Local Union No. 776 green
scotus · 1954
2 sentences

1961Cf. Garner v. Teamsters Union, 346 U.S. 485 , 74 S.Ct. 161 , 98 L.Ed. 228 (1953). 23 .San Diego Bldg.

1961Cf. Garner v. Teamsters Union, 346 U.S. 485 , 74 S.Ct. 161 , 98 L.Ed. 228 (1953). 23 .San Diego Bldg.

11961–1961

Where else courts name it

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