Legal Opinion
Ryan Walsh Stevedoring Co. v. James Marine Service, Inc.
District Court, E.D. Louisiana
Decided February 22, 1983No. Civ. A. 80-1582, 80-3760 and 81-1313PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
MENTZ, District Judge.
This litigation arises out of an accident that occurred when the D/B FRANK L, while in tow of the M/V HIAWATHA, collided with the Huey P. Long Bridge. As a result of the collision, both the bridge and the barge sustained damage. So, too, did the crane located on the D/B FRANK L. Indeed, as a result of the collision, the crane was lifted from its turntable and fell into the river. The owners and underwriters of the M/V HIAWATHA settled the claims of the bridge owners and filed a cross-claim against the D/B FRANK L, her owner and…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- Texas & Pacific Railway Co. v. BehymerSupreme Court of the United States · 1903
- Stevens v. the White CitySupreme Court of the United States · 1932
- Bunge Corp. v. M/V Furness BridgeCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1977
- Marion Lee Avera and Daniel J. Avera v. Florida Towing Corporation, Florida Towing Corporation v. Marion Lee Avera and Daniel J. AveraCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1963
- Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. v. BrasileiroCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1947
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3Cited by8 opinions
- State Ex Rel. Dot v. Central Gulf TowingLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2007
- In re the Complaint of J.E. Brenneman Co.District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1992
- Associated Dredging Co. v. Continental Marine Towing Co.District Court, E.D. Louisiana · 1985
- Melbourne Bros. Construction Co. v. Gnots-Reserve, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1984
- Walsh Stevedoring v. James MarineCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1984
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