Cecil John Ogea v. Loffland Brothers Co. v. Phillips Petroleum Co., Third Party

THORNBERRY, Circuit Judge:

This action arises out of an accident that occurred on a fixed platform located in the Gulf of Mexico that is owned by Phillips Petroleum Company and operated by Loffland Brothers. This appeal follows a decision by the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana in favor of Phillips’ interpretation of a drilling contract between Phillips and Loffland and awarding attorney’s fees to Phillips. We affirm the district court’s denial of Loffland’s claim for indemnity and reverse with regard to the award of attorney’s fees.

On March 4,1976, Cecil…