Legal Opinion

Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. v. Davis

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Decided October 31, 2006No. 05-1967Unpublished

1Per curiam

Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company (“the Company”) petitions for review of an order of the Benefits Review Board (Board) affirming the finding of an administrative law judge (ALJ) that Melvin Davis’ occupational back injury caused a permanent disability, thus entitling Davis to benefits under the Long-shore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C.A. §§ 901-950 (West 2001 & Supp.2006). Because the challenged finding is supported by substantial evidence, we deny the petition.

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Davis was employed by the Company in its shipyard from 1971 to 1989. While working as a crane…

2Cases cited6 opinions

Patricia A. Mitchell v. Richard Schweiker, Secretary, Department of Health and Human ServicesCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1983
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company v. Curtis Tann Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1988
John Stiltner v. Island Creek Coal Company Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1996
Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Corporation v. Theodore FaulkCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 2000
Bill Branch Coal Corp. v. SparksCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 2000

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