Author: MBLB News
Social Media Discovery Has Its Limits
In a marine personal injury action, the defendant requested from plaintiff in discovery “all Facebook activity” since the accident date, as well as plaintiff’s Facebook... More
Motel 6 Franchisor Dismissed on Summary Judgment
Following a shooting at a Motel 6 in New Orleans East that left the plaintiff a paraplegic, suit was filed against the national and... More
Disfiguring, but Not Disabling
On November 20, 2013, Ta’Shanta Dupard, Claimant, was involved in a work-related injury while working for MMR Constructors, Inc. (MMR), when a four pound... More
“I’m on a boat!”- Well, Then Maybe You’re a Seaman
The law has long held that seamen are afforded special protections. As early as 1823, the law recognized the perils of this particular profession:... More
Change of Case Strategy Leads to Judicial Confession
Plaintiff filed a personal injury action against his employer, Industrial, and other defendants for sustaining injuries when falling from Industrial’s helicopter. Industrial’s principal business... More
Minor Discrepancies In Claimant’s Testimony Did Not Justify Forfeiture
Claimant fell and injured her back while in the course and scope of her employment with Employer. The workers’ compensation judge awarded Claimant benefits... More
Statute of Limitations in Maritime Cases not Limited to Vessels Engaged in Commerce
Plaintiff was injured while aboard Defendant’s pleasure yacht on October 25, 2011. On January 29, 2015, Plaintiff filed a negligence based lawsuit in federal... More
Elsewhere, in…: Alabama
An Alabama roofing contractor was supervising five-man crew in a roofing project when a severe thunderstorm struck. One man suffered a left arm amputation... More
Arbitration Provision in Salvage Contract Binding
A vessel owner, Farnsworth, brought action against a towboat company, seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent the towboat company from enforcing the arbitration clause... More
Is the McCorpen Defense Preserved For Subsequent Employers?
Under the doctrine commonly referred to as the McCorpen defense, a seaman can be denied his rights to maintenance and cure. In order to... More