La Crosse Dredging Corp. v. McManigal

WILKIN, District Judge.

Motion to dismiss complaint is sustained. The finding by defendant that decedent was engaged in maritime employment is supported by evidence and is not contrary to law; recovery of compensation for decedent’s death could not have been provided by Ohio law since the restricted doctrine of local concern could not be applied. The case of State ex rel. Cleveland Engineering Construction Co. v. Duffy et al., 113 Ohio St. 96, 148 N.E. 572, relied on by plaintiffs does not support plaintiffs’ contention. When that case came before the court on motion for judgment on the…