Legal Opinion
Bunol v. George Engine Co.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided July 7, 1993No. 92-3666PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JOHNSON, Circuit Judge:
In 1979, Robert Bunol suffered two work-related injuries while working for George Engine Company. In 1987, Bunol filed a claim for benefits pursuant to the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (the Longshore Act), 33 U.S.C. §§ 901-950. 1 Fol lowing an administrative hearing, the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association (LIGA) 2 was ordered to pay benefits to Bunol. LIGA refused to pay, and Bunol eventually sought enforcement in district court. The district court entered judgment in favor of Bunol, and LIGA now appeals. Finding no reversible error, this Court…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Mathews v. EldridgeSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
- Ceres Gulf and Esis/ina v. Cleaster Cooper, Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (u.s. Department of Labor), Intervenor-AppellantCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1992
- Furnell Severin v. Exxon CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1990
- Palmco Corp. v. American Airlines, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1993
- In The Matter Of The Claim For Compensation Under The Longshore And Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. Neil Abbott, Jr.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1990
3Cited by9 opinions
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- Vincent v. Consolidated Operating Co.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1994
- Warren v. MISS. WORKERS'COMP. COM'NMississippi Supreme Court · 1997
- Bunol v. George Engine CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1993
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