Legal Opinion
Harold E. Alverez, Cross-Appellee v. J. Ray McDermott & Co., Inc., Cross-Appellant
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided May 5, 1982No. 80-3836PublishedCited by 78 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JOHN R. BROWN, Circuit Judge:
Plaintiff Harold E. Alverez sued his employer, J. Ray McDermott & Co. (McDer-mott), for injuries sustained while working aboard the Lay Barge 22. Appealing a judgment based on a jury verdict in his favor, Alverez complains that the jury’s answers to special interrogatories are inconsistent and that the damage award should be increased for maintenance and cure. McDermott has filed a cross-appeal, asserting that the damage award designated by the jury is a gross figure that should have been reduced by the District Court for the percentage of Alverez’ negligence…
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3Cited by78 opinions
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