Legal Opinion
Landry v. Oceanic Contractors, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided May 7, 1984No. 83-3131PublishedCited by 45 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GEE, Circuit Judge:
Barnabus A. Landry brought this suit based on the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C. § 688 (1976), and general maritime law to recover for injuries suffered while he was working on an 'oil production platform in the Arabian Gulf. During trial, Landry entered into a settlement for $2,500,000 with the defendants: his employer, Oceanic Contractors, Inc. (“Oceanic”) and the owner of the vessel on which he was injured, Tidex International, Inc. (“Tidex”). Oceanic and Tidex, who jointly funded the settlement, reserved the right to litigate liability for Landry's injuries between themselves.
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2Cases cited10 opinions
- Jerry Wayne Davis v. Hill Engineering, Inc. And Williams-Mcwilliams Co., Inc., DefendantsCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1977
- Marie Pierre v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1976
- Spinks v. Chevron Oil Co.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1975
- William O. Chisholm v. Sabine Towing & Transportation Co., Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1982
- Lester P. Comeaux, Sr. v. T.L. James & Company, Inc. And Highlands Insurance CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1983
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3Cited by45 opinions
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- In Re Cooper/t. Smith Elizabeth Ross Abshire, Etc. v. Gnots-Reserve, Inc., Sandra Marie Cormier, Etc. v. American Commercial LinesCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1991
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