Legal Opinion
Albany Insurance Co., Cross-Appellants v. Bengal Marine, Inc., in Personan, Cross
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided October 18, 1988No. 87-3391PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
EDITH H. JONES, Circuit Judge:
In this maritime case we review issues of causation, damages, and insurance policy interpretation pertaining to the sinking of a barge. We AFFIRM the district court’s decision on causation and its interpretation of the insurance policy, MODIFY its damages award, and REMAND for further proceedings.
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Newpark Waste Treatment Systems chartered barge R-212 to transport drilling mud from its facility in Morgan City, Louisiana, to Venice, Louisiana. The barge was taken in tow on December 27, 1984 by the BENGAL BRAVE, a tug owned and operated by Bengal Marine. The barge…
2Cases cited17 opinions
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- Olympic Towing Corporation v. Nebel Towing Company, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1970
- King Fisher Marine Service, Inc. v. The Np Sunbonnet, Her Engines, Etc., and Newpark Marine Services, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1984
- Continental Oil Company v. Bonanza Corporation and Republic Insurance CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1982
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