Jerry Franks, Sr. v. Hilcorp Energy I, L.P.

PER CURIAM: *

Hilcorp Alaska, LLC conducted oil exploration and drilling operations from its platform in the territorial waters of Alaska. Hilcorp as principal contracted with Williams-Southern to perform specialized services on the platform. In early July 2012, Hilcorp observed Williams-Southern employees lean a ladder against a shipment container. Hilcorp informed Williams-Southern this practice was unacceptable, and Williams-Southern removed the ladder. Then in late July 2012, plaintiff Jerry Franks Sr. an employee of Williams-Southern leaned a ladder against the container, fell, and…