Corman Marine Const. v. McGeady

Corman Marine Construction, Inc., et al. v. Matthew F. McGeady, et al., No. 1452, September Term, 2023. Opinion by Ripken, J. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION – LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACT – DUAL STATUS OF OWNER AND EMPLOYER Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”), a dual capacity employer-vessel is liable to its covered employees only to the extent it breached its duties of care in its capacity as a vessel and cannot be held liable in tort due to negligence committed in its capacity as an employer. 33 U.S.C. § 905. WORKER’S COMPENSATION – LONGSHORE AND…