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law negligence claim in Tennessee

9 Tennessee opinions name it 1 courts 2000–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Tennessee 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Walter D. Adams v. Csx Transportation, Inc.green
ca6 · 1990 · cited in 4 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2009–2013
2 sentences

2013When considering whether an employer was negligent under FELA, “courts are to analyze the elements necessary to establish a common law negligence claim.” Id. (citing Adams v. CSX Transp., Inc., 899 F.2d 536, 539 (6th Cir. 1990); Davis v. Burlington Northern, Inc., 541 F.2d 182 (8th Cir. 1976), cert. denied, 429 U.S. 1002 , 97 S. Ct. 533 , 50 L.

2013When considering whether an employer was negligent under FELA, “courts are to analyze the elements necessary to establish a common law negligence claim.” Id. (citing Adams v. CSX Transp., Inc., 899 F.2d 536, 539 (6th Cir. 1990); Davis v. Burlington Northern, Inc., 541 F.2d 182 (8th Cir. 1976), cert. denied, 429 U.S. 1002 , 97 S.Ct. 533 , 50 L.Ed. 2d 613 (1976)).

44
Continental Airlines, Inc. v. Kiefergreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021PHI asserts that “[a]n award of PHI’s usual, customary and reasonable rate under any common law theory, including unjust enrichment, does not have a significant effect on PHI’s prices, and therefore, is not preempted.” Corizon argues that PHI’s claims “attempt to use state common law to directly 6 In Knopp, the Court held that a common law negligence claim was not preempted by the ADA, because it did “not impinge in any significant way on Congress’ concern” that states would impair federal deregulation of airlines. 938 S.W.2d at 362 (quoting Cont’l Airlines, Inc. v. Kiefer, 920 S.W.2d 274, 282

11
Rice v. Sabirgreen
tenn · 1998 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Rice v. Sabir, 979 S.W.2d 305, 308 (Tenn. 1998) (emphasis added).

11
White Ex Rel. Estate of White v. Lawrencegreen
tenn · 1998 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Id. (citing White v. Lawrence, 975 S.W.2d 525, 529 (Tenn. 1998)).

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Orie W. Davis v. Burlington Northern, Inc. green
ca8 · 1976
2 sentences

2013When considering whether an employer was negligent under FELA, “courts are to analyze the elements necessary to establish a common law negligence claim.” Id. (citing Adams v. CSX Transp., Inc., 899 F.2d 536, 539 (6th Cir. 1990); Davis v. Burlington Northern, Inc., 541 F.2d 182 (8th Cir. 1976), cert. denied, 429 U.S. 1002 , 97 S. Ct. 533 , 50 L.

2013When considering whether an employer was negligent under FELA, “courts are to analyze the elements necessary to establish a common law negligence claim.” Id. (citing Adams v. CSX Transp., Inc., 899 F.2d 536, 539 (6th Cir. 1990); Davis v. Burlington Northern, Inc., 541 F.2d 182 (8th Cir. 1976), cert. denied, 429 U.S. 1002 , 97 S.Ct. 533 , 50 L.Ed. 2d 613 (1976)).

42009–2013
Davis v. Burlington Northern, Inc. green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

2013When considering whether an employer was negligent under FELA, “courts are to analyze the elements necessary to establish a common law negligence claim.” Id. (citing Adams v. CSX Transp., Inc., 899 F.2d 536, 539 (6th Cir. 1990); Davis v. Burlington Northern, Inc., 541 F.2d 182 (8th Cir. 1976), cert. denied, 429 U.S. 1002 , 97 S. Ct. 533 , 50 L.

2013When considering whether an employer was negligent under FELA, “courts are to analyze the elements necessary to establish a common law negligence claim.” Id. (citing Adams v. CSX Transp., Inc., 899 F.2d 536, 539 (6th Cir. 1990); Davis v. Burlington Northern, Inc., 541 F.2d 182 (8th Cir. 1976), cert. denied, 429 U.S. 1002 , 97 S. Ct. 533 , 50 L.

42009–2013
Jennings v. Illinois Central Railroad green
tennctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2013When considering whether an employer was negligent under FELA, “courts are to analyze the elements necessary to establish a common law negligence claim.” Id. (citing Adams v. CSX Transp., Inc., 899 F.2d 536, 539 (6th Cir. 1990); Davis v. Burlington Northern, Inc., 541 F.2d 182 (8th Cir. 1976), cert. denied, 429 U.S. 1002 , 97 S. Ct. 533 , 50 L.

2013When considering whether an employer was negligent under FELA, “courts are to analyze the elements necessary to establish a common law negligence claim.” Id. (citing Adams v. CSX Transp., Inc., 899 F.2d 536, 539 (6th Cir. 1990); Davis v. Burlington Northern, Inc., 541 F.2d 182 (8th Cir. 1976), cert. denied, 429 U.S. 1002 , 97 S.Ct. 533 , 50 L.Ed. 2d 613 (1976)).

42009–2013
Morales v. Trans World Airlines, Inc. green
scotus · 1992
1 sentence

2021This phrase comes from a sentence in the Morales opinion: “In any event, beyond the guidelines’ express reference to fares, it is clear as an economic matter that state restrictions on fare advertising have the forbidden significant effect upon fares.” 504 U.S. at 388 . -7- impose ‘reasonable’ prices for air-carrier services,” which would have a significant effect on rates.

12021–2021
Knopp v. American Airlines, Inc. neutral
tenn · 1996
1 sentence

2021PHI asserts that “[a]n award of PHI’s usual, customary and reasonable rate under any common law theory, including unjust enrichment, does not have a significant effect on PHI’s prices, and therefore, is not preempted.” Corizon argues that PHI’s claims “attempt to use state common law to directly 6 In Knopp, the Court held that a common law negligence claim was not preempted by the ADA, because it did “not impinge in any significant way on Congress’ concern” that states would impair federal deregulation of airlines. 938 S.W.2d at 362 (quoting Cont’l Airlines, Inc. v. Kiefer, 920 S.W.2d 274, 282

12021–2021
Michelle RYE Et Al. v. WOMEN’S CARE CENTER OF MEMPHIS, MPLLC Et Al. green
tenn · 2015
1 sentence

2017Buraczynski has negated an essential element of Williams’ claim and has shown that Williams’ evidence “is insufficient to establish the existence of a genuine issue of material fact for trial.” Rye, 477 S.W.3d at 265 .

12017–2017
Weiner v. Lenox Hill Hospital green
ny · 1996
1 sentence

2009Id. (citing White v. Lawrence, 975 S.W.2d 525, 529 (Tenn. 1998)).

12009–2009
Rainey Bros. Construction Co. v. Memphis & Shelby County Board of Adjustment green
tennctapp · 1991
1 sentence

2000Const. Co., Inc. v. Memphis & Shelby County Bd. of Adjustment, 821 S.W.2d 938 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1991). -5- The facts alleged in the original Complaint, placed Orange Grove on notice that it would likely be defending a common law negligence claim.

12000–2000

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 45u.s.c.51 (4)

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

IL 27 (1984–2022) TX 21 (1978–2025) OH 17 (1987–2024) NC 14 (1996–2026) OR 13 (1980–2026) WI 13 (1984–2025) ID 12 (2005–2025) FL 12 (1994–2021) KY 11 (2012–2025) IN 10 (1988–2024) TN 9 (2000–2021) CO 9 (1986–2026) MO 9 (1993–2022) CT 9 (1992–2014) NY 8 (1996–2026) PA 8 (2010–2021) NJ 8 (1959–2025) IA 7 (1984–2026) AZ 6 (2015–2020) WA 6 (1985–2026) NM 5 (1982–1985) CA 5 (2001–2025) ME 4 (1991–2017) VA 4 (1990–2010) MT 3 (1986–2021) VT 3 (2005–2024) SD 2 (1998–1998) LA 2 (1991–1997) MN 2 (1994–2000)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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