Legal Opinion

Rutledge v. Tidewater Marine Service, Inc.

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided April 16, 1992No. 90-1100PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

DOMENGEAUX, Chief Judge.

This is a maritime tort action filed in state court under the “saving to suitors” clause of 28 U.S.C. § 1333. John Rutledge, *1203captain of the M/V PHYLISS MCCALL sued Tidewater Marine Service, Inc. for injuries he sustained when he fell on the deck of the M/V MUNSON TIDE.1 Tidewater filed a third party demand against Rutledge’s employer, McCall’s Boat Rentals, Inc., seeking indemnity and contribution in the event Tidewater was found at fault.

The jury returned a verdict in favor of Rutledge, but assessed him with 92% fault. Tidewater was found to be 8% at fault, with no…

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Kermarec v. Compagnie Generale TransatlantiqueSupreme Court of the United States · 1959
Campbell v. MoutonLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1979
Silliker v. St. Landry Police JuryLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1987
Campbell v. MoutonLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1982

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3Cited by1 opinion

Herzog v. FabacherLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2001