Hetzel v. Bethlehem Steel Corp.

DUHÉ, Circuit Judge:

Appellant James G. Hetzel (Hetzel) appeals from the district court’s grant of summary judgment finding that Appellant’s claims under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act are preempted by the Long-shore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA or Act). We affirm.

I. FACTS

Appellant sued in state court seeking recovery on various grounds from his employer, Bethlehem Steel Corporation (Bethlehem or Appellee) and from the ship owner, Marine Transport Lines, Inc. (MTL), for personal injuries allegedly sustained while repairing the MTV Federal Lakes at Bethlehem’s Port…