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fela claim in Virginia

6 Virginia opinions name it 3 courts 1994–2017 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Virginia 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
Nogueira v. New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroadgreen
scotus · 1930 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014RR., 281 U.S. 128, 137 (1930) (affirming dismissal of employee’s FELA claim and holding that “[t]he [LHWCA] expressly provides that liability thereunder shall be exclusive and in place of all other liability of such employer to the employee, his legal representative ... at law or in admiralty.”) (internal citations omitted); Schwalb, 493 U.S. 40, 42 (“If respondents’ injuries are covered by the [LHWCA], the remedy provided by that Act is exclusive and resort may not be had to [FELA], which provides a negligence cause of action for railroad employées.”) (internal quotations omitted).

2014RR., 281 U.S. 128, 137 (1930) (affirming dismissal of employee’s FELA claim and holding that “[t]he [LHWCA] expressly provides that liability thereunder shall be exclusive and in place of all other liability of such employer to the employee, his legal representative ... at law or in admiralty.”) (internal citations omitted); Schwalb, 493 U.S. 40, 42 (“If respondents’ injuries are covered by the [LHWCA], the remedy provided by that Act is exclusive and resort may not be had to [FELA], which provides a negligence cause of action for railroad employées.”) (internal quotations omitted).

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Pennsylvania Railroad v. O'Rourkegreen
scotus · 1953 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Pennsylvania RR. v. O’Rourke, 344 U.S. 334, 338 (1953) (dismissing employee’s FELA claim, and holding that “[t]he later Harbor Workers’Act... covered such injuries on navigable water and made its coverage exclusive.”); Nogueira v. New York, N.H. & H.

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Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. v. Schwalbgreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014RR., 281 U.S. 128, 137 (1930) (affirming dismissal of employee’s FELA claim and holding that “[t]he [LHWCA] expressly provides that liability thereunder shall be exclusive and in place of all other liability of such employer to the employee, his legal representative ... at law or in admiralty.”) (internal citations omitted); Schwalb, 493 U.S. 40, 42 (“If respondents’ injuries are covered by the [LHWCA], the remedy provided by that Act is exclusive and resort may not be had to [FELA], which provides a negligence cause of action for railroad employées.”) (internal quotations omitted).

2014RR., 281 U.S. 128, 137 (1930) (affirming dismissal of employee’s FELA claim and holding that “[t]he [LHWCA] expressly provides that liability thereunder shall be exclusive and in place of all other liability of such employer to the employee, his legal representative ... at law or in admiralty.”) (internal citations omitted); Schwalb, 493 U.S. 40, 42 (“If respondents’ injuries are covered by the [LHWCA], the remedy provided by that Act is exclusive and resort may not be had to [FELA], which provides a negligence cause of action for railroad employées.”) (internal quotations omitted).

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Morrisette v. WARDEN OF SUSSEX Igreen
va · 2005 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Morrisette v. Warden, 270 Va. 188, 192-93 , 613 S.E.2d 551, 556-57 (2005). [2] Referencing both the substantive/procedural distinction and the outcome determinative test, the Alabama Supreme Court concluded that a FELA claim brought in an Alabama court was subject to a state rule of repose, thereby barring recovery in that case.

2010Morrisette v. Warden, 270 Va. 188, 192-93 , 613 S.E.2d 551, 556-57 (2005). [2] Referencing both the substantive/procedural distinction and the outcome determinative test, the Alabama Supreme Court concluded that a FELA claim brought in an Alabama court was subject to a state rule of repose, thereby barring recovery in that case.

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Norfolk & Western Railway Co. v. Johnsongreen
va · 1996 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Norfolk & Western Ry. v. Johnson, 251 Va. 37, 43 , 465 S.E.2d 800, 805 (1996).

2005Norfolk & Western Ry. v. Johnson, 251 Va. 37, 43 , 465 S.E.2d 800, 805 (1996).

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Gallick v. Baltimore & Ohio Railroadgreen
scotus · 1963 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Gallick v. Baltimore & Ohio R.R., 372 U.S. 108, 120-21 (1963).

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Norfolk Southern Railway Co. v. Trimiewgreen
va · 1997 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Norfolk S. Ry. v. Trimiew, 253 Va. 22, 24 , 480 S.E.2d 104, 106 (1997).

2003Norfolk S. Ry. v. Trimiew, 253 Va. 22, 24 , 480 S.E.2d 104, 106 (1997).

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Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. v. Kellygreen
scotus · 1916 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994Upon request, a FELA defendant is entitled to an instruction that “when future payments or other pecuniary benefits are to be anticipated, the verdict should be made up on the basis of their present value only.” Chesapeake & Ohio Ry. v. Kelly, 241 U.S. 485, 491 (1916).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
St. Louis Southwestern Railway Co. v. Dickerson green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2010While distinguishing "substance" from "procedure" is often difficult, see Brown v. Western Ry. of Ala., 338 U.S. 294, 296 , 70 S.Ct. 105 , 94 L.Ed. 100 (1949), issues found to be substantive, i.e., to affect the "rights and obligations" of the parties, and thus governed by federal law, include those involving whether a complaint was legally sufficient to state a cause of action under FELA, id. at 296 , 70 S.Ct. 105 ; whether a plaintiff is entitled to a jury trial on a question of fact under FELA, Dice, 342 U.S. at 363 , 72 S.Ct. 312 ; which defenses apply to a FELA claim, Kuhn, 284 U.S. at 46

2010While distinguishing "substance" from "procedure" is often difficult, see Brown v. Western Ry. of Ala., 338 U.S. 294, 296 , 70 S.Ct. 105 , 94 L.Ed. 100 (1949), issues found to be substantive, i.e., to affect the "rights and obligations" of the parties, and thus governed by federal law, include those involving whether a complaint was legally sufficient to state a cause of action under FELA, id. at 296 , 70 S.Ct. 105 ; whether a plaintiff is entitled to a jury trial on a question of fact under FELA, Dice, 342 U.S. at 363 , 72 S.Ct. 312 ; which defenses apply to a FELA claim, Kuhn, 284 U.S. at 46

21994–2010
Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington Railroad v. Schubert green
scotus · 1912
2 sentences

2017Id. at 607-08 , 32 S.Ct. 589 .

2017Id. at 607-08 , 32 S.Ct. 589 .

12017–2017
Duncan v. Thompson green
scotus · 1942
2 sentences

2017Id.

2017Id.

12017–2017
Antoinette Y. Etheridge v. Norfolk & Western Railway Company green
ca4 · 1993
2 sentences

2014That decision affirmed the dismissal of a FELA claim because of the exclusivity provision: “the LHWCA provides the exclusive remedy to covered employees and prevents those employees from suing their employer in tort.” Id. at 1089 .

2014That decision affirmed the dismissal of a FELA claim because of the exclusivity provision: “the LHWCA provides the exclusive remedy to covered employees and prevents those employees from suing their employer in tort.” Id. at 1089 .

12014–2014
cluster 351012 green
ca4 · 1977
1 sentence

2014Bynum cites the Fourth Circuit case of Conti v. Norfolk & Western Ry., 566 F.2d 890 , 895 (4th Cir. 1977), as his authority that Congress did not intend to transfer claims of railroad workers from FELA to the LHWCA.

12014–2014
Illinois Cent. Gulf RR Co. v. Price green
ala · 1988
2 sentences

2010Price, 539 So.2d at 205-07 .

2010Price, 539 So.2d at 205-07 .

12010–2010
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. v. Kuhn green
scotus · 1931
2 sentences

2010While distinguishing "substance" from "procedure" is often difficult, see Brown v. Western Ry. of Ala., 338 U.S. 294, 296 , 70 S.Ct. 105 , 94 L.Ed. 100 (1949), issues found to be substantive, i.e., to affect the "rights and obligations" of the parties, and thus governed by federal law, include those involving whether a complaint was legally sufficient to state a cause of action under FELA, id. at 296 , 70 S.Ct. 105 ; whether a plaintiff is entitled to a jury trial on a question of fact under FELA, Dice, 342 U.S. at 363 , 72 S.Ct. 312 ; which defenses apply to a FELA claim, Kuhn, 284 U.S. at 46

2010While distinguishing "substance" from "procedure" is often difficult, see Brown v. Western Ry. of Ala., 338 U.S. 294, 296 , 70 S.Ct. 105 , 94 L.Ed. 100 (1949), issues found to be substantive, i.e., to affect the "rights and obligations" of the parties, and thus governed by federal law, include those involving whether a complaint was legally sufficient to state a cause of action under FELA, id. at 296 , 70 S.Ct. 105 ; whether a plaintiff is entitled to a jury trial on a question of fact under FELA, Dice, 342 U.S. at 363 , 72 S.Ct. 312 ; which defenses apply to a FELA claim, Kuhn, 284 U.S. at 46

12010–2010
Dice v. Akron, Canton & Youngstown Railroad green
scotus · 1952
2 sentences

2010While distinguishing "substance" from "procedure" is often difficult, see Brown v. Western Ry. of Ala., 338 U.S. 294, 296 , 70 S.Ct. 105 , 94 L.Ed. 100 (1949), issues found to be substantive, i.e., to affect the "rights and obligations" of the parties, and thus governed by federal law, include those involving whether a complaint was legally sufficient to state a cause of action under FELA, id. at 296 , 70 S.Ct. 105 ; whether a plaintiff is entitled to a jury trial on a question of fact under FELA, Dice, 342 U.S. at 363 , 72 S.Ct. 312 ; which defenses apply to a FELA claim, Kuhn, 284 U.S. at 46

2010While distinguishing "substance" from "procedure" is often difficult, see Brown v. Western Ry. of Ala., 338 U.S. 294, 296 , 70 S.Ct. 105 , 94 L.Ed. 100 (1949), issues found to be substantive, i.e., to affect the "rights and obligations" of the parties, and thus governed by federal law, include those involving whether a complaint was legally sufficient to state a cause of action under FELA, id. at 296 , 70 S.Ct. 105 ; whether a plaintiff is entitled to a jury trial on a question of fact under FELA, Dice, 342 U.S. at 363 , 72 S.Ct. 312 ; which defenses apply to a FELA claim, Kuhn, 284 U.S. at 46

12010–2010
Brown v. Western R. Co. of Ala. green
scotus · 1949
2 sentences

2010While distinguishing "substance" from "procedure" is often difficult, see Brown v. Western Ry. of Ala., 338 U.S. 294, 296 , 70 S.Ct. 105 , 94 L.Ed. 100 (1949), issues found to be substantive, i.e., to affect the "rights and obligations" of the parties, and thus governed by federal law, include those involving whether a complaint was legally sufficient to state a cause of action under FELA, id. at 296 , 70 S.Ct. 105 ; whether a plaintiff is entitled to a jury trial on a question of fact under FELA, Dice, 342 U.S. at 363 , 72 S.Ct. 312 ; which defenses apply to a FELA claim, Kuhn, 284 U.S. at 46

2010While distinguishing "substance" from "procedure" is often difficult, see Brown v. Western Ry. of Ala., 338 U.S. 294, 296 , 70 S.Ct. 105 , 94 L.Ed. 100 (1949), issues found to be substantive, i.e., to affect the "rights and obligations" of the parties, and thus governed by federal law, include those involving whether a complaint was legally sufficient to state a cause of action under FELA, id. at 296 , 70 S.Ct. 105 ; whether a plaintiff is entitled to a jury trial on a question of fact under FELA, Dice, 342 U.S. at 363 , 72 S.Ct. 312 ; which defenses apply to a FELA claim, Kuhn, 284 U.S. at 46

12010–2010

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 45u.s.c.51 (3) USC § 45u.s.c.51-60 (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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