Legal Opinion
Joseph W. Musial, Cross-Appellant v. A & a Boats, Inc. And Blue Ridge Insurance Company, Cross-Appellees
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided February 4, 1983No. 81-3583PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JOHNSON, Circuit Judge:
Plaintiff, Joseph W. Musial, brought this action pursuant to section 905(b) of the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) seeking redress for injuries sustained while boarding the M/V PEGGY C, injuries that ultimately led to the amputation of his lower right leg. The case was tried without a jury and the trial court, finding Musial totally and permanently disabled, rendered judgment in favor of Musial for $460,616.33. This Court affirms.
On October 2, 1976, Joseph W. Musial, a Viet Nam veteran, 1 was employed as a night cook by ARA Food Services…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- McAllister v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1954
- Scindia Steam Navigation Co. v. De Los SantosSupreme Court of the United States · 1981
- Noritake Co., Inc. v. M/v Hellenic ChampionCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1980
- Compania Anonima Venezolana De Navegacion (Venezuelan Line) v. A. J. Perez Export Company, Etc., and Tyler Refrigeration CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1962
- Richard Hill v. Texaco, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1982
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3Cited by20 opinions
- Simeon v. T. Smith & Son, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1988
- Carl M. Williams, Cross-Appellant v. Reading & Bates Drilling Co., and Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, Cross-AppelleesCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1985
- Jordan v. Intercontinental Bulktank Corp.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1993
- Olsen v. Shell Oil Co.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1983
- Mistich v. Pipelines, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1992
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