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John Crane, Inc. v. Atwell

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
10-272 Superior Court of Pennsylvania Not Argued Mar 5, 2012 TBD TBD OT 2011

Issue: Whether the Boiler Inspection Act, 49 U.S.C. § 20701-03 (2006), impliedly preempts the field of locomotive equipment and thereby bars respondents state-law claim?

Judgment: Granted, vacated, remanded in light of Kurns v. Railroad Friction Products on March 5, 2012.

CVSG Information

Invited: November 1, 2010

Filed: May 6, 2011 (Grant)

Briefs and Documents

Certiorari-stage documents