Legal Opinion
Robert P. Bjaranson v. Botelho Shipping Corporation, Manila
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided March 10, 1989No. 86-4168PublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
KELLER, District Judge:
The district court entered judgment against Botelho Shipping Corporation, which now appeals. We reverse and remand with instructions that judgment be entered in favor of the defendant.
PROCEEDINGS AND FACTS
The plaintiff, Bjaranson, sued the Botel-ho Shipping Corporation (“Botelho”) for injuries he sustained while unloading cargo aboard a vessel. His theory of liability was based upon negligence, and the action was brought pursuant to § 5(b) of the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. § 905(b) (1982).
A jury returned a verdict in his favor.…
2Cases cited21 opinions
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- Neely v. Martin K. Eby Construction Co., Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1967
- Federal Marine Terminals, Inc. v. Burnside Shipping Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1969
- Chisholm Brothers Farm Equipment Co. v. International Harvester CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1974
- Jimmy Quinn v. Southwest Wood Products, Inc. And Western Auto Supply CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1979
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