Legal Opinion
Edgar J. Williams, Jr. v. Avondale Shipyards, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided November 3, 1971No. 30158PublishedCited by 44 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JOHN R. BROWN, Chief Judge:
During a final sea trial run of the USCG Cutter Hamilton prior to its delivery to the United States Coast Guard, Edgar J. Williams either slipped on an oil spot or became engaged in a fistfight. 1 In whichever manner, he injured his right index finger and brought this suit seeking $225,000.00 plus $20,-000. 00.for maintenance and cure, and attorney fees from the United States 2 and from his employer, Avondale Shipyards (Shipbuilder). Agreeing with the District Court that Williams was not a member of a crew of a vessel in navigation within the meaning of the Jones…
2Cases cited32 opinions
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- Kermarec v. Compagnie Generale TransatlantiqueSupreme Court of the United States · 1959
- Rodrigue v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1969
- Reed v. the YakaSupreme Court of the United States · 1963
- South Chicago Coal & Dock Co. v. BassettSupreme Court of the United States · 1940
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3Cited by44 opinions
- Edward L. Lowe v. Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of Litton Systems, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1984
- Miguel Antonio Aparicio v. Swan Lake, Her Engines, Boilers, Tackle, Etc., Third Party v. Panama Canal Company, Third PartyCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1981
- Cook & Nichol, Inc. v. The Plimsoll Club, Leo S. WeilCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1971
- Deborah M. Bertrand, Etc. v. International Mooring & Marine, Inc. v. Fidelity & Casualty CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1983
- Manton Bouvier, Shirley Guidry Bouvier, Widow of Manton Bouvier v. A. KrenzCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1983
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