Isthmian S. S. Co. Of Delaware v. Olivieri

RIVES, Circuit Judge.

This appeal is from a judgment in favor of the appellee, Patrick Olivieri, against the appellant, on account of personal injuries suffered by Olivieri. The question is whether workmen’s compensation was Olivieri’s exclusive remedy under pertinent Louisiana statutes set out in the margin. 1

Appellant contracted with Lehon’s Protection Police Service, Inc. to furnish watchmen or guards as requested by appellant for the protection of outgoing and incoming cargo at its wharves. The guards were paid by and under the supervision and orders of Lehon’s, and that company was…