Doe v. Dynamic Physical Therapy, LLC
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Summary
A short, plain-English overview of Doe v. Dynamic Physical Therapy, LLC.
The Supreme Court reviewed a decision by the Louisiana Court of Appeal, which held that a state statute barred federal claims against healthcare providers during public health emergencies. The Court reversed this decision, emphasizing that states cannot confer immunity from federal causes of action. The case was remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.
Holding
The single most important “bottom line” of what the Court decided in Doe v. Dynamic Physical Therapy, LLC.
The Court held that a State has no power to confer immunity from federal causes of action.
Constitutional Concepts
These are the Constitution-related themes that appear in Doe v. Dynamic Physical Therapy, LLC. Click a concept to see other cases that involve the same idea.
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Why Preemption is relevant to Doe v. Dynamic Physical Therapy, LLC
The Court held that a state cannot confer immunity from federal causes of action, indicating federal law preempts state law in this context.
Syllabus excerpt (verbatim)But a State has no power to confer immunity from federal causes of action.
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Why Judicial Review is relevant to Doe v. Dynamic Physical Therapy, LLC
The Court exercised its power to review and invalidate the state court's decision that conflicted with federal law.
Syllabus excerpt (verbatim)The petition for certiorari is granted, the judgment of the Louisiana Court of Appeal is reversed.
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Why State–Federal Power is relevant to Doe v. Dynamic Physical Therapy, LLC
The case involves the allocation of authority between state and federal governments, particularly regarding the state's ability to affect federal claims.
Syllabus excerpt (verbatim)Defining the scope of liability under state law is the State’s prerogative. But a State has no power to confer immunity from federal causes of action.
Key Quotes
Short excerpts from the syllabus in Doe v. Dynamic Physical Therapy, LLC that support the summary and concepts above.
A State has no power to confer immunity from federal causes of action.
The Judges in every State are bound to follow federal law, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any state to the Contrary notwithstanding.
The petition for certiorari is granted, the judgment of the Louisiana Court of Appeal is reversed, and the case is remanded for further proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion.
