Legal Opinion
Bruce W. Christensen v. Stevedoring Services of America, Inc. Homeport Insurance Co.
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided December 7, 2005No. 04-35409PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FISHER, Circuit Judge:
Bruce W. Christensen appeals the district court’s order dismissing his action against Stevedoring Services of America, Inc. and Homeport Insurance Co. (“defendants”) to enforce an award of attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”), 33 U.S.C. § 921(d). Because Christensen’s appeal of his underlying compensation award was still pending, the district court dismissed Christensen’s claim for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. We affirm.
I. BACKGROUND
Christensen, a longshoreman, filed claims for permanent partial…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Potomac Electric Power Co. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation ProgramsSupreme Court of the United States · 1980
- Lucille Force v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs Department of Labor Fireman's Fund Insurance CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1991
- Vernon Vu Luong v. Circuit City Stores, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2004
- Kenneth E. Thompson v. Potashnick Construction CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1987
- Robert W. Hunt, M.D. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, U.S. Department of Labor Marine Terminals CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1993
1 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by4 opinions
- Corey v. McNamaraCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2008
- Stevedoring Services of America v. PriceCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2006
- Stevedoring Services of America Homeport Insurance Co. v. Arel Price Eagle Pacific Insurance Company Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs, Arel Price v. Stevedoring Services of America Homeport Insurance Co. Eagle Pacific Insurance Company Director, Office of Workers Compensation ProgramsCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2006
- Wheaton v. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation DistrictCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2009