Lawrenson v. Global Marine, Inc.

OPINION

GRANT, Justice.

James Lawrenson appeals from a summary judgment. Lawrenson, a British national, sued Global Marine, Inc. for injuries sustained aboard the ship Glomar Adriatic I in Angolan national waters. Lawrenson contends that the trial court erred in granting Global Marine’s motion for summary judgment because the motion did not expressly address his Texas state law claims and because there were disputed issues of fact regarding his claims under the Jones Act in federal maritime law. He also argues that any ruling based upon limitations was erroneous as a matter of law.

On June 6,…