Legal Opinion
James L. Chiasson v. Rogers Terminal and Shipping Corporation and Northwestern National Insurance Company
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided June 28, 1982No. 80-4005PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JOHN R. BROWN, Circuit Judge:
Rogers Terminal and Shipping Corporation (Rogers) appeals from an adverse jury verdict holding it liable for damages that James Chiasson, a Rogers employee, suffered as a result of Rogers’ negligence. The case necessitates interpretation of the 1972 Amendments to the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), 33 U.S.C. § 901 et seq. Finding nothing improper in the jury verdict and no mistakes of law, we affirm.
Going Against the Grain
James Chiasson, a longshoreman employed by Rogers, suffered substantial injuries while working in the forward,…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- Seas Shipping Co. v. SierackiSupreme Court of the United States · 1946
- Ryan Stevedoring Co. v. Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corp.Supreme Court of the United States · 1956
- Reed v. the YakaSupreme Court of the United States · 1963
- Edmonds v. Compagnie Generale TransatlantiqueSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
- Offshore Co. v. RobisonCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1959
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3Cited by6 opinions
- Lee A. Pichoff, Jr., Cross-Appellant v. Bisso Towboat Co., Inc., Cross-AppelleeCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1984
- Curtis Michael Richendollar, Cross-Appellant v. Diamond M Drilling Company, Inc., Cross-Appellee, and Baker Marine CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1986
- Orgeron v. Avondale Shipyards, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1989
- Bogan v. BARGE T-13315BDistrict Court, E.D. Louisiana · 1985
- Conoco, Inc. v. MEDIC SYSTEMS, INC.District Court, W.D. Louisiana · 2000
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