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Bridge Vacuumer Was Not a Longshoreman
Claimant’s main duty in his employment with employer was to vacuum debris which fell into a containment area on a bridge over the Ohio... More
Coast Guard Policy Letter Admissible to Interpret Statute
According to 46 U.S.C. § 8104(h), a licensed mariner may not work more than 12 hours in a consecutive 24-hour period. This is commonly... More
SCOTUS Addresses Fee Shifting in Fox v. Vice
On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its opinion in Fox v. Vice, a civil rights attorney fee case. In Fox,... More
General Jurisdiction Statement Supported Rule 9(h) Election
Plaintiff brought suit alleging general maritime law and admiralty jurisdiction, along with a prayer for a trial by jury. Defendant argued that Plaintiff was... More
BRB: Error to Adjust Comp Rate Based on Planned Departure from Afghanistan
Claimant, a Defense Base Act (“DBA”) employee working as a security guard in Afghanistan, injured his back in the course of his work-related training. ... More
Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability Benefits, and Taxation
Generally speaking, workers’ compensation benefits are not taxable. 26 U.S.C. § 104(a)(1). This includes compensation benefits paid under the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation... More
In Workers’ Comp Claim, Provision of Surveillance Video to Non-Court Appointed Physicians is Permissable
Author: Trevor Cutaiar The claimant, Wendy Ward, suffered a hand injury while working at Iberia Medical Center. Her personal physician referred her to... More
What Are “War-Risk Hazards”?
One of the mandatory prerequisites for coverage or reimbursement under the War Hazards Compensation Act is the requirement that the contractor’s injury must have... More
Louisiana State Employee May Sue Under Jones Act and General Maritime Law
Author: Jon B. Robinson In a recent case issued by the Court of Appeals of Louisiana, Fourth Circuit, a plaintiff employed by the State... More
Commercial Diver Was A Longshoreman
In an unpublished decision, the Ninth Circuit determined that a commercial diver qualified for coverage under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”). ... More