George v. Bailey Coke and Transport, Inc.

BEER, District Judge.

This matter is before the court on motion of plaintiff, John George, and defendant, Bailey Coke and Transport, Inc., for summary judgment against defendant Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association. Oral argument was heard on 20 May 1987.

Plaintiff was injured while employed as master of a vessel owned by Bailey Coke and Transport. At the time of the ensuing lawsuit, Bailey Coke had an insurance policy with Transit Casualty Company styled as a “Standard Workmen’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Policy.” Transit was adjudged insolvent subsequent to the initiation of…