Texaco Exploration & Production Inc. v. AmClyde Engineered Products Co.

DeMOSS, Circuit Judge:

This appeal arises out of an accident during the construction of the Petronius oil and gas production facility in the Gulf of Mexico. Addressing multiple issues raised in two actions consolidated for trial and appeal, we affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings. With respect to the products liability action arising from the loss of a portion of the Petro-nius compliant tower, we conclude that the district court erred in determining its subject matter jurisdiction and the applicable substantive law; and we reverse and remand. With respect to the…