Legal Opinion
Shaw Group, Inc. v. Marcum Ex Rel. Estate of Marcum
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided February 26, 2008No. 06-4115, 06-4188PublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BENTON, Circuit Judge.
This -wrongful death lawsuit arises out of the fatal electrocution of United States Army Private Van Ryan Marcum. His Estate sued The Shaw Group, Inc., a private contractor in charge of maintenance and repairs at Fort Benning, Georgia. The Estate alleges that Shaw negligently performed its duties under the contract with the United States Army. A jury returned a verdict against Shaw. Shaw appeals, seeking judgment as a matter of law, or alternatively a new trial. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, this court affirms.
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On June 19, 2004, Private Marcum leaned his…
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