Legal Opinion
Jerry A. Gauthier v. Continental Diving Services, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided November 10, 1987No. 86-4381PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
W. EUGENE DAVIS, Circuit Judge:
Continental Diving Services, Inc., appeals from an adverse judgment entered on a jury verdict in a Jones Act — general maritime law action. We find no error and affirm.
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Jerry Gauthier was employed by Continental Diving Services, Inc., (Continental) as a diver. On October 3, 1981, Gauthier suffered a decompression injury while bell-diving.
In July 1982, Gauthier entered into a settlement agreement with Continental and its insurers. Gauthier agreed to release Continental from all liability arising from the October 2,1981 accident for the sum of $50,000. In addition…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Mrs. Margaret McCullough v. Beech Aircraft CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1979
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