Author: Georges Legrand
Georges Legrand and Michael Neuner Obtain Defense Judgment in Hotly Contested Maritime Death Case
Congratulations to Georges Legrand and Michael Neuner! Since 2020, Georges and Michael have been defending a double death maritime case in which several crew... More
Ruling Final: Welding Foreman Not a Seaman According to Louisiana State Courts
We previously issued a post regarding a welding foreman at a shipyard on the Mississippi River who brought claims under the Jones Act for... More
Georges Legrand and Trevor Cutaiar Win Appeal – Welding Foreman Not a Seaman
Congratulations to Members Georges Legrand and Trevor Cutaiar! Georges and Trevor recently defended a lawsuit in which a welding foreman at a shipyard on... More
Robin’s Dry Dock Does Not Bar Subrogation Claim by Insurer
The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion in which it reversed a district court which had dismissed claims brought... More
Owner of Fishing Vessel Allowed to Limit Liability But Must Include Value of Scallop Permit in Limitation Fund
On June 8, 2022, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware issued a ruling in which it held that the owner... More
Jones Act Status Limited – Land-Based Welder Not a Seaman
Since Congress never defined the term “seaman,” the definition of and distinction between employees entitled to benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation... More
MBLB Wins Summary Dismissal of Negligence and Unseaworthiness Claims
Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett is defending a lawsuit in which an experienced captain brought suit against his employer for injuries allegedly sustained while... More
Punitive Damages Awarded Against a Jones Act Seaman
In what is believed to be a case of first impression, a jury in federal court in Illinois has awarded punitive damages against a... More
Collateral Source Rule Does Not Apply to Cure Expenses; Attorney’s Fee Claim Reversed
It is well established under the General Maritime Law that a seaman who becomes injured or ill while in the service of the vessel... More