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..
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coker v. Deep South Surplus of Georgia, Inc. Anchor | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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