Clement v. Pressure Services, Inc.

BARRY, Judge.

Conoco, Inc. appeals a summary judgment in favor of Pressure Services, Inc. [PSI]. Conoco’s appeal is based on its cross-claim against PSI for indemnity and costs to defend against the claim.

Stanley Clement, an employee of PSI, claimed seaman status under the Jones Act and general maritime law for personal injuries he sustained when the M/V Southern Cross, owned by Cross Marine, Inc. and chartered by Conoco, capsized and sank. Clement was going to a fixed Conoco platform for general workover operations. He sued PSI, Cross Marine and Conoco alleging unseaworthiness of the vessel…