Gauthier v. Crosby Marine Service, Inc.

MOTION TO DISMISS CROSS-CLAIM

CASSIBRY, District Judge.

The main action is a suit by plaintiff, Leonard Gauthier, against Crosby Marine Service, Inc. (“Crosby”), Dixie Oil Tools, Inc. (“Dixie”), and other defendants for personal injuries he sustained while serving on the M/V RICKY III. Plaintiff’s employer, Crosby, was hired to transport some oilwell fishing tools from a dock to a work-over rig. Plaintiff fell asleep on the dock while awaiting the arrival of the tools, which were being transported to the dock by Dixie. The tools were delivered while plaintiff was asleep. When plaintiff awoke…