Legal Opinion
Calvin Richardson and Thywenston G. Swain v. Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided June 2, 1980No. 79-1686PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JAMES DICKSON PHILLIPS, Circuit Judge:
Plaintiffs Calvin Richardson and Thywenston Swain (claimants) appeal the entry of summary judgment in favor of defendant Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation (Norfolk Shipbuilding) in this action to recover damages for personal injuries allegedly caused by the negligence of a vessel owned by Norfolk Shipbuilding. We agree with the district court that their suit is barred by the exclusive remedies provisions of the Longshoremen and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA), 33 U.S.C. § 905, and affirm.
On May 4, 1978, Richardson and Swain were…
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