Legal Opinion
Conrad Peter, in No. 88-3797 v. Hess Oil Virgin Islands Corp., in No. 88-3798
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided August 17, 1990No. 88-3797, 88-3798PublishedCited by 48 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
STAPLETON, Circuit Judge:
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This is a negligence action brought by Conrad Peter against Hess Oil Virgin Islands Corporation (“Hess”) under Virgin Islands law. Peter alleged that Hess did not take the safety measures necessary to protect him from exposure to jet fuel while working with fuel hoses at Hess’ St. Croix refinery in 1984 and 1985, and that as a result of this exposure he suffered permanent lung injuries. A jury agreed and assessed his damages at $1.5 million. His recovery was reduced by $300,000, however, because of contributory negligence. These cross-appeals…
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