Cash v. Carter

Robert L. Brown, Justice.

The Pulaski County Circuit Court granted summary judgment in favor of the appellees on the issue of whether the appellant, Marlin Cash, could sue them in tort. Cash appeals and contends, among other things, that he was employed by Little Rock Quarry Company, Inc. at the time of his injury and was paid benefits under the Longshoreman’s and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (“LHWCA”) as a consequence of that employment. He argues that payment of the LHWCA benefits does not preclude tort actions against third-party appellees.

The appellee, Isaac F. Carter, is the owner of…