Perry Seeney, Et Ux., and Calvin Demeritt, Et Ux. v. Citgo Petroleum Corporation

CLARK, Chief Judge:

Perry Seeney and Calvin Demeritt appeal the trial court’s judgment notwithstanding the verdict that Citgo is immune from tort liability to them under Louisiana’s statutory employer defense, La.Rev.Stat.Ann. § 23:1061. Finding that the work Seeney and Demeritt performed was non-specialized, was a part of Citgo’s trade, business or occupation, and was being performed by Citgo at the time of their injuries, we affirm.

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Perry Seeney and Calvin Demeritt filed separate suits in negligence and strict liability against Citgo Petroleum Co., Cities Service Co. and Cities Service…