Legal Opinion
Kelloch v. S & H Subwater Salvage, Inc.
District Court, E.D. Louisiana
Decided June 13, 1972No. Civ. A. No. 70-3372Published
1Opinion of the Court
CASSIBRY, District Judge:
The plaintiff, Kenneth Kelloch, was employed by S & H Subwater Salvage, Inc. (S & H) as a divers’ tender. On September 25, 1970, when Kelloch was seventeen years of age, and while he was working aboard the M/Y RAOUL J. (RAOUL J.), he slipped and fell on diesel oil on the after deck of the vessel and suffered back injuries. At the time of his accident Kelloch was a seaman.
Sharecroppers Boat Rental, Inc. (Sharecroppers) was the owner of the RAOUL J. which was a service vessel being used in diving operations. Sharecroppers had Protection & Indemnity Insurance coverage…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Tri-State Oil Tool Industries, Inc. v. Delta Marine Drilling Company, Delta Marine Drilling Company v. Tri-State Oil Tool Industries, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1969
- Sparkman v. Highway Insurance CompanyDistrict Court, W.D. Louisiana · 1967
- Chalmette Finance Corp. v. All American Assurance Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1963