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Strongest positive: Andrews v. United States (mssd, 2000-08-02)
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#5 33 U.S.C. § 923 cited 1× in this case · 40 total citations of statute
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discussed Cited as authority (rule) Andrews v. United States
S.D. Miss. · 2000 · confidence medium
Vogel v. American Warranty Home Service Corporation, 695 F.2d 877, 882 (5th Cir.1983), citing Producers Gin Ass’n v. Beck, 215 Miss. 263 , 60 So.2d 642, 644 (1952); and Strachan Shipping Co. v. Shea, 406 F.2d 521, 522 (5th Cir.) (per curiam), cert. denied, 395 U.S. 921 , 89 S.Ct. 1773 , 23 L.Ed.2d 238 (1969).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Daniel J. Vogel and Desmia G. Vogel v. American Warranty Home Service Corporation And/or Its Successors, Pioneer Warranty Corporation
5th Cir. · 1983 · confidence medium
Producers Gin Ass’n v. Beck, 215 Miss. 263 , 60 So.2d 642, 644 (1952); Strachan Shipping Co. v. Shea, 406 F.2d 521, 522 (5th Cir.) (per curiam), cert. denied, 395 U.S. 921 , 89 S.Ct. 1773 , 23 L.Ed.2d 238 (1969); F. James, Civil Procedure § 7.6 n. 9 (1965); 9 J.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) New Orleans (Gulfwide) Stevedores v. Turner
5th Cir. · 1981 · confidence medium
See Riley v. U. S. Industries/Federal Sheet Metal, Inc., 627 F.2d 455 (D.C.Cir. 1980), cert. granted sub. nom., U. S. Industries/Federal Sheet Metal, Inc. v. Director, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, 450 U.S. 979 , 101 S.Ct. 1512 , 67 L.Ed.2d 813 (1981); Duncanson-Harrelson Co. v. Director, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, 644 F.2d 827, 833 (9th Cir. 1981), citing Strachan Shipping Co. v. Shea, 406 F.2d 521, 522 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 395 U.S. 921 , 89 S.Ct. 1775 , 23 L.Ed.2d 283 (1969).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) New Orleans Gulfwide) Stevedores v. Turner
5th Cir. · 1981 · confidence medium
See Riley v. U. S. Industries/Federal Sheet Metal, Inc., 627 F.2d 455 (D.C.Cir. 1980), cert. granted sub. nom., U. S. Industries/Federal Sheet Metal, Inc. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, --- U.S. ----, 101 S.Ct. 1512 , 67 L.Ed.2d 813 (1981); Duncanson-Harrelson Co. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, 644 F.2d 827, 833 (9th Cir. 1981), citing Strachan Shipping Co. v. Shea, 406 F.2d 521, 522 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 395 U.S. 921 , 89 S.Ct. 1775 , 23 L.Ed.2d 283 (1969). 24 By combining the concept of disability as not merely physical with the statutory a…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Duncanson-Harrelson Co. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
9th Cir. · 1981 · confidence medium
In regard to the expert medical testimony, we note that “all doubtful questions of fact are to be resolved in favor of the injured employee.” Strachan Shipping Co. v. Shea, 406 F.2d 521, 522 (5th Cir. 1969), cert. denied, 395 U.S. 921 , 89 S.Ct. 1773 , 23 L.Ed.2d 283 (1969).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Duncanson-Harrelson Company v. Director, Office Of Workers' Compensation Programs
9th Cir. · 1981 · confidence medium
We do not find this determination to be inherently incredible or patently unreasonable as urged by the employer. 25 In regard to the expert medical testimony, we note that "all doubtful questions of fact are to be resolved in favor of the injured employee." Strachan Shipping Co. v. Shea, 406 F.2d 521, 522 (5th Cir. 1969), cert. denied, 395 U.S. 921 , 89 S.Ct. 1773 , 23 L.Ed.2d 283 (1969).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Pigrenet v. Boland Marine & Manufacturing Co.
5th Cir. · 1980 · confidence medium
“In deciding each appeal, we must remember that the Act is to be liberally construed in favor of injured workers.” Jacksonville Shipyards, Inc. v. Perdue, 539 F.2d 533, 541 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 433 U.S. 908 , 97 S.Ct. 2967 , 53 L.Ed.2d 1088 (1979). “[A]ll doubtful questions of fact are to be resolved in favor of the injured employee.” Strachan Shipping Co. v. Shea, 406 F.2d 521, 522 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 395 U.S. 921 , 89 S.Ct. 1773 , 23 L.Ed.2d 238 (1969).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Pigrenet v. Boland Marine
5th Cir. · 1980 · confidence medium
"In deciding each appeal, we must remember that the Act is to be liberally construed in favor of injured workers." Jacksonville Shipyards, Inc. v. Perdue, 539 F.2d 533, 541 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 433 U.S. 908 , 97 S.Ct. 2967 , 53 L.Ed.2d 1088 (1979). "(A)ll doubtful questions of fact are to be resolved in favor of the injured employee." Strachan Shipping Co. v. Shea, 406 F.2d 521, 522 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 395 U.S. 921 , 89 S.Ct. 1773 , 23 L.Ed.2d 238 (1969). 12 We hold that the proximate cause determination in this case is unsupported by substantial evidence.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Avondale Shipyards, Inc. v. Billy R. Vinson, and Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor
5th Cir. · 1980 · confidence medium
This issue presents only a factual dispute on which we find substantial evidence in the record as a whole to sustain the ALJ’s determination, thereby warranting the decision of the Review Board. 1 In resolving disputes under the LHWCA “all doubtful questions of fact are to be resolved in favor of the injured employee.” Strachan Shipping Co. v. Shea, 406 F.2d 521, 522 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 395 *1120 U.S. 521, 89 S.Ct. 1773 , 23 L.Ed.2d 238 (1969); Ryan-Walsh Stevedoring Co., Inc. v. Trainer, 601 F.2d 1306, 1316 (5th Cir. 1979); Young & Co. v. Shea, 397 F.2d 185, 188 (5th Cir.), cert. …
cited Cited as authority (rule) Daryl Standlee v. B. J. Rhay
9th Cir. · 1977 · confidence medium
See also Neaderland v. Commissioner, 424 F.2d 639, 642 (2 Cir. 1970); Strachan v. Shea, 406 F.2d 521, 522 (5 Cir. 1969).
discussed Cited "see" Joseph B. Fontenot, and Ann Fontenot v. Awi, Inc., the Western Atlas International (2×)
5th Cir. · 1991 · signal: see · confidence high
See Strachan Shipping Co. v. Shea, 406 F.2d 521, 522 (5th Cir.) (per curiam), cert. denied, 395 U.S. 921 , 89 S.Ct. 1773 , 23 L.Ed.2d 238 (1969); Young & Co. v. Shea, 397 F.2d 185, 188-89 (5th Cir.1968), cert. denied, 395 U.S. 920 , 89 S.Ct. 1771 , 23 L.Ed.2d 237 (1969); see also Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, 583 F.2d 1273, 1278-79 (4th Cir.1978), cert. denied, 440 U.S. 915 , 99 S.Ct. 1232 , 59 L.Ed.2d 465 (1979).
discussed Cited "see" Steelmet, Inc. v. Caribe Towing Corp.
3rd Cir. · 1984 · signal: see · confidence high
See Strachan Shipping Co. v. Shea, 406 F.2d 521, 522 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 395 U.S. 921 , 89 S.Ct. 1773 , 23 L.Ed.2d 238 (1969). 35 We conclude that MEC's failure to carry its burden on the relevant issues before the arbitrators should not estop it from forcing the insurers to carry their burden of proving issues relevant to lack of coverage.
cited Cited "see" Steelmet, Inc. v. Caribe Towing Corp.
11th Cir. · 1984 · signal: see · confidence high
See Strachan Shipping Co. v. Shea, 406 F.2d 521, 522 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 395 U.S. 921 , 89 S.Ct. 1773 , 23 L.Ed.2d 238 (1969).
discussed Cited "see" Francis v. Geddes, Jr. v. Benefits Review Board United States Department of Labor, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Intervenor
D.C. Cir. · 1984 · signal: see · confidence high
See Strachan Shipping Co. v. Shea, 406 F.2d 521 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 395 U.S. 921 , 89 S.Ct. 1773 , 23 L.Ed.2d 238 (1969); Gondolfi v. Mid-Gulf Stevedores, 7 BRBS 1001, 1004 (1978). . 625 F.2d 873 , 878 & n. 9 (9th Cir.1980); see also Reed v. S.S.
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STRACHAN SHIPPING COMPANY and Texas Employers’ Insurance Association, Appellants,
v.
R. J. SHEA, Deputy Commissioner, Et Al., Appellees
25880.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Jan 13, 1969.
406 F.2d 521
Ed. Bluestein, Jr., D. Dudley Oldham, Houston, Tex., for appellants; Fulbright, Crooker, Freeman, Bates & Jaworski, Houston, Tex., of counsel., W. Jiles Roberts, James R. Gough, Asst. U. S. Atty., Edwin L. Weisl, Jr., Asst. Atty. Gen., Morton L. Susman, U. S. Atty., Houston, Tex., Morton Hollander, Ralph A. Fine, John C. Eldridge, Attys., Dept, of Justice, Washington, D. C., for appellees.
Jones, Coleman, Choate.
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PER CURIAM:

In January, 1964, Lester Nehring, an employee of Strachan Shipping Company, was allegedly injured while working on board the SS RIO BERMEJO. He instituted a third party suit against the owner of the vessel to recover for the injuries he sustained. The owner in turn impleaded Nehring’s employer, Strachan Shipping Company, for indemnity. The jury found that Nehring did not sustain an injury while working on board the vessel and denied recovery.

Thereafter, Nehring filed a claim before the Deputy Commissioner, pursuant to the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. § 901, et seq. The Deputy Commissioner held a formal hearing and, determining that Nehring did in fact suffer personal injuries while working on board the SS RIO BERMEJO, awarded compensation.

Strachan brought action to set aside the award. The District Court granted summary judgment in favor of the Deputy Commissioner and affirmed the award.

The question is: Did the jury finding that Nehring was not injured while on board the vessel collaterally estop the Deputy Commissioner from deciding to the contrary?

The issue is identical to that presented in Young & Co. v. Shea, 5 Cir., 1968, 397 F.2d 185, in which we held that the Deputy Commissioner was not estopped. That precedent is controlling here.

See also Watson v. Gulf Stevedore Corp., 5 Cir., 1968, 400 F.2d 649, and Goins v. Noble Drilling Corp., 5 Cir., 1968, 397 F.2d 392; petition for rehearing in Young and in Watson denied December 9, 1968, 404 F.2d 1059.

We again point out that the proceeding before the Deputy Commissioner is quite distinct from the ordinary civil suit before a jury. Unlike a judge in a civil suit, the Deputy Commissioner is not bound by common law or statutory rules of evidence or formal rules of procedure. 33 U.S.C. § 923. In addition, certain presumptions, not elsewhere indulged, are recognized in a hearing brought in accordance with the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. 33 U.S.C. § 920.

Finally, and most significantly, the burden of proof for the petitioner in a compensation hearing is less stringent than in a civil suit. Whereas, in a civil suit the petitioner must prove his case by a preponderance of the evidence in a hearing before the Commissioner all doubtful questions of fact are to be resolved in favor of the injured employee. See J. V. Vozzolo, Inc. v. Britton, 1967, 126 U.S.App.D.C. 259, 377 F.2d 144, 147; Friend v. Britton, 1955, 95 U.S.App.D.C. 139, 220 F.2d 820. The legislative history of the Administrative Procedure[*523] Act, 5 U.S.C., § 500 et seq., cited by the appellant, is not deemed to be to the contrary.

The doctrine of collateral estoppel is inapplicable to the situation here presented. The judgment of the District Court is

Affirmed.