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4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 14 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Coker v. Deep South Surplus of Georgia, Inc..

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1 Coker v. Deep South Surplus of Georgia, Inc. Anchor
gactapp · 2002
green “because the workers' compensation act is in derogation of common law, its provisions must be strictly construed.” 5
2 Canal Insurance v. Liberty Mutual Insurance
gactapp · 2002
green “the general assembly through ocga 34-9-11.1 creates a statutory subrogation lien in derogation of common law in the employer or workers' compensation insurer against any third-party tortfeasor, causing the employee's injury or recovery.” 3
3 Canal Insurance v. Liberty Mutual Insurance
gactapp · 2002
green “any subrogation claim which an insurer under the georgia workers' compensation act may have against a third-party tortfeasor who has caused the death or disability of an employee arises solely by operation of statute.” 3
4 Anthem Casualty Insurance v. Murray
gactapp · 2000
green “the right of an employer or insurer to seek subrogation under ocga 34-9-11.1 is not absolute.” 3

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