Watson v. Taylor’s Empirical Analysis
2007
Citation profile
1 state decisions
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Applies 28 U.S.C. § 636
Relies on McDonough Power Equipment, Inc. v. Greenwood · Alvie James Hale v. Gary Gibson · Big Horn Coal Company v. Commonwealth Edison Company Black Butte Coal Company · Miller v. Francis · Hinds v. General Motors Corp.
Most-quoted passages
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“may not be very motivated to get well because of how it might adversely impact pending worker's compensation and related civil litigation.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“as a general proposition, access to the legal system is a fundamental right that should not be discouraged.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“given the types of damages plaintiff is seeking to recover,”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
How this case has been treated — in progress
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