Admiralty & Maritime
Fifth Circuit Holds “Zone of Danger” Test Not Applicable Under the LHWCA
In a recent unpublished opinion, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Administrative Law Judge’s award of benefits to a longshoreman who... More
Fifth Circuit Weighs in on P&I Insurance Coverage Dispute
Following a verdict in favor a Jones Act seaman, Larry Naquin, for injuries he sustained in a land-based crane accident, an insurance coverage dispute... More
Fifth Circuit Reverses Benefits Review Board’s Finding that Claimant Successfully Invoked Section 20(a) Presumption
In a newly-published decision, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in BIS Salamis, Inc. v. Director, OWCP and Joseph Meeks, No. 15-60148 reversed the... More
Bankruptcy on the Horizon: Offshore Supply Companies Prepare
Companies engaged in supplying offshore services, an essential corner of the oil sector here in Louisiana, should be preparing for the potential increase in... More
Fifth Circuit: Who “Invited” Plaintiff on the Vessel?
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently addressed competing indemnification provisions in a maritime contract. A pipeline operator, W&T Offshore, hired a diving... More
High Water and Duties of Barge Owners and Fleeters
High water is here, and it’s going to get higher before it starts dropping. In response the U.S. Coast Guard has issued a number... More
Sloppy Pleading of Injured Worker Leads to Dismissal of Lawsuit
Plaintiff was working in the hold of a refrigerated cargo vessel that was berthed at the Port of Gloucester, NJ. He injured his leg... More
Alleged Seaman’s Claims Dismissed for Lack of Negligence
Plaintiff was injured when he allegedly fell from a defective rope ladder while working on a barge. He filed a lawsuit against his employer,... More
Day with the DOL in New Orleans
Loyola University hosted its annual “Day with the DOL” seminar on Tuesday, December 8th in New Orleans, Louisiana. The panelists at this year’s seminar included... More
Wreck Removal Leaves Insured in the Sludge
In December of 2008, Tom’s Welding Inc. (“TWI”) commenced wreck removal/salvage operations pursuant to its agreement with BEI, the owner of the Tank Barge... More