General Ship Service Liberty Mutual Insurance Company v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs Mae Barnes

KOZINSKI, Circuit Judge.

This is an appeal from a Benefits Review Board (BRB) decision awarding claimant Mae Barnes benefits pursuant to the Long-shore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), 33 U.S.C. § 901 et seq. The BRB determined that General Ship Service was liable for the benefits as the last responsible employer and that Liberty Mutual was the responsible insurance carrier. General Ship Service and Liberty Mutual appeal these determinations.

Facts and Prior Proceedings

Eugene Barnes died on February 11, 1985 of lung cancer that arose from occupational exposure to asbestos. His…