Legal Opinion
Todd Shipyards Corporation Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. v. Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs Prudencio Chavez
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided April 1, 1998No. 96-70954PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BRUNETTI, Circuit Judge:
Appellant Todd Shipyards Corporation (“Todd”) formerly employed elaimant/appel-lee Prudencio Chavez (“Chavez”). During and as a result of that employment, Chavez developed both hypertension and asbestosis. Chavez was awarded total disability compensation under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“the Act”), 33 U.S.C. § 901 et seq. The only issue before the court today is whether Todd is entitled to recompense for some of the injuries. Specifically, Todd petitions for review of the June 30, 1993 decision of the Benefits Review Board (“BRB”) and the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Strachan Shipping Co. v. NashCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1986
- Lucille Force v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs Department of Labor Fireman's Fund Insurance CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1991
- Lockheed Shipbuilding v. Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs, U.S. Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1991
- Independent Stevedore Company v. J. J. O'leary, Deputy Commissioner, Bureau of Employees' Compensation, Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1966
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