Legal Opinion
Jones v. Dutra Construction Co.
California Court of Appeal
Decided September 16, 1997No. A074144PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
KLINE, P. J.
Robert Jones appeals from a summary judgment granted in favor of respondent, Dutra Construction Company. The trial court found appellant’s action for negligence barred by section 905(b) of title 33 of the United States Code, part of the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. § 901 et seq.). Appellant urges the trial court erred in finding that provision applied to him.
Statement of the Case and Facts
Respondent is a marine construction firm engaged in business activities including dredging, harbor work, pier and wharf construction, and levee…
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