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Jones Act claim in Louisiana

63 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1965–2018 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Louisiana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (18)

CaseFollowedCited
Barbara Jean Johnson, Cross-Appellant v. Offshore Express, Inc., Cross-Appelleegreen
ca5 · 1988 · cited in 5 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–2003
2 sentences

2003Evidence of the "slightest" negligence is sufficient to sustain a finding of Jones Act liability, and the burden on a plaintiff for showing causation in a Jones Act claim is "featherweight." Johnson v. Offshore Express, Inc., 845 F.2d 1347, 1352 (5 Cir.1988).

2003Evidence of the "slightest" negligence is sufficient to sustain a finding of Jones Act liability, and the burden on a plaintiff for showing causation in a Jones Act claim is "featherweight." Johnson v. Offshore Express, Inc., 845 F.2d 1347, 1352 (5 Cir.1988).

35
Carl M. Williams, Cross-Appellant v. Reading & Bates Drilling Co., and Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, Cross-Appelleesgreen
ca5 · 1985 · cited in 4 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–2008
2 sentences

2008Williams v. Reading & Bates Drilling Co., 750 F.2d 487, 491 (C.A.La.1985).

2008Williams v. Reading & Bates Drilling Co., 750 F.2d 487, 491 (C.A.La.1985).

24
Foster v. Destin Trading Corp.green
la · 1997 · cited in 4 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–2003
2 sentences

2003ISSUES On appeal, Lopez argues that the jury erred as a matter of law in finding that neither Marine Drilling nor Tidewater breached their duties owed to him, and, in the alternative, that its conclusion was manifestly erroneous. [1] LAW The law pertaining to a Jones Act claim was laid out by the supreme court in Foster v. Destin Trading Corp., 96-0803, pp. 3-4 (La.5/30/97), 700 So.2d 199, 208 (on rehearing): The Jones Act allows an injured seaman to bring a negligence suit against his employer. 46 U.S.C.App. § 688 (1994).

2003ISSUES On appeal, Lopez argues that the jury erred as a matter of law in finding that neither Marine Drilling nor Tidewater breached their duties owed to him, and, in the alternative, that its conclusion was manifestly erroneous. [1] LAW The law pertaining to a Jones Act claim was laid out by the supreme court in Foster v. Destin Trading Corp., 96-0803, pp. 3-4 (La.5/30/97), 700 So.2d 199, 208 (on rehearing): The Jones Act allows an injured seaman to bring a negligence suit against his employer. 46 U.S.C.App. § 688 (1994).

24
Barbara A. Green, as Administratrix and Personal Representative of the Estate of Michael Ray Green, Deceased, Etc. v. Harry J. Rossgreen
ca5 · 1973 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1977–1978
2 sentences

1978See Green v. Ross, 481 F.2d 102 (C.A. 5th Cir. 1972)." ( Benoit v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, 347 So.2d at 272 ) In Green v. Ross, supra , an action for wrongful death under the general maritime law was brought in federal district court based upon Moragne v. States Marine Lines, Inc., 398 U.S. 375 , 90 S.Ct. 1772 , 26 L.Ed.2d 339 (1970).

1978See Green v. Ross, 481 F.2d 102 (C.A. 5th Cir. 1972)." ( Benoit v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, 347 So.2d at 272 ) In Green v. Ross, supra , an action for wrongful death under the general maritime law was brought in federal district court based upon Moragne v. States Marine Lines, Inc., 398 U.S. 375 , 90 S.Ct. 1772 , 26 L.Ed.2d 339 (1970).

22
Chandris, Inc. v. Latsisgreen
scotus · 1995 · cited in 4 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–2018
2 sentences

2018The purpose of the Jones Act test is to limit recovery under the Act to employees whose work "regularly expose[s] them to the perils of the sea." Id.

2018The purpose of the Jones Act test is to limit recovery under the Act to employees whose work "regularly expose[s] them to the perils of the sea." Id.

14
Mihalopoulos v. Westwind Africa Line, Ltd.green
lactapp · 1987 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–1996
2 sentences

1996Mihalopoulos v. Westwind Africa Line, Ltd., 511 So.2d 771, 781 (La.App. 5th Cir.1987).

1996Mihalopoulos v. Westwind Africa Line, Ltd., 511 So.2d 771, 781 (La.App. 5th Cir.1987).

13
Kuebel v. Department of Wildlife & Fisheriesgreen
lactapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011In May of 2009, the State re-urged its exception of no cause of action relying on the then recently decided Fourth Circuit case of Kuebel v. Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries, 08-1018 (La.App. 4 Cir. 4/15/09) , 14 So.3d 20 , which held that seamen employed by the State could not sue their employer under the Jones Act or general maritime law in state court because Louisiana has not expressly consented to such suits nor has it waived its sovereign immunity as to such suits.

2011In May of 2009, the State re-urged its exception of no cause of action relying on the then recently decided Fourth Circuit case of Kuebel v. Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries, 08-1018 (La.App. 4 Cir. 4/15/09) , 14 So.3d 20 , which held that seamen employed by the State could not sue their employer under the Jones Act or general maritime law in state court because Louisiana has not expressly consented to such suits nor has it waived its sovereign immunity as to such suits.

12
Charles D. Gautreaux v. Scurlock Marine, Inc.green
ca5 · 1997 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–2010
2 sentences

2010The statutory scheme and Supreme Court precedent interpreting the Jones Act and its standard of causation were discussed in Gautreaux v. Scurlock Marine, Inc., 107 F.3d 331, 335 (5 Cir.1997) (alteration in first paragraph in original) as follows: Under the Jones Act, seamen are afforded rights parallel to those of railway employees under the Federal Employers' Liability Act ("FELA"). 46 U.S.C. § 688 .

2010The statutory scheme and Supreme Court precedent interpreting the Jones Act and its standard of causation were discussed in Gautreaux v. Scurlock Marine, Inc., 107 F.3d 331, 335 (5 Cir.1997) (alteration in first paragraph in original) as follows: Under the Jones Act, seamen are afforded rights parallel to those of railway employees under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”). 46 U.S.C. § 688 .

12
Carter v. Mulegreen
lactapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Carter v. Mule, 346 So.2d 882, 883-84 (La.App. 4 Cir.1977) (claim remained viable in fact and in law at time of defendant-attorney’s discharge).

2016See Carter v. Mule, 346 So.2d 882, 883-84 (La.App. 4 Cir.1977) (claim remained viable in fact and in law at time of defendant-attorney’s discharge).

11
Bercegeay v. Cal-Dive International, Inc.green
la · 1991 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010As a result, because a question remained as to whether the mechanic’s claim was covered under the Longshore Act, summary judgment dismissing his alternative Jones Act claim “cannot be supported on the basis ... that coverage of a worker under the LHWCA precludes that worker from entitlement to Jones Act benefits.” Id. at 1185.

2010As a result, because a question remained as to whether the mechanic’s claim was covered under the Longshore Act, summary judgment dismissing his alternative Jones Act claim “cannot be supported on the basis ... that coverage of a worker under the LHWCA precludes that worker from entitlement to Jones Act benefits.” Id. at 1185.

11
Joseph Figueroa, Plaintiff-Appellee-Cross-Appellant v. Campbell Industries, Defendant-Appellant-Cross-Appelleegreen
ca9 · 1995 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003In Figueroa v. Campbell Industries, 45 F.3d 311 (9th Cir.1995), a shipyard worker who sustained injury while working aboard his employer’s boat, filed a Jones Act claim after receiving both LHWCA and state workers’ compensation benefits.

2003In Figueroa v. Campbell Industries, 45 F.3d 311 (9th Cir.1995), a shipyard worker who sustained injury while working aboard his employer’s boat, filed a Jones Act claim after receiving both LHWCA and state workers’ compensation benefits.

11
Barks v. Magnolia Marine Transport Co.green
lactapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Rutherford v. Sea-Land Service, Inc.green
cand · 1983 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11
Jimmie R. Rachal, Cross-Appellant v. Ingram Corporation, Cross-Appelleegreen
ca5 · 1986 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11
Tyrone Powell v. Offshore Navigation, Inc., Etc.green
ca5 · 1981 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
11
Huff v. Compass Nav., Inc.green
lactapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
11
Huff v. Compass Navigation, Inc.green
la · 1988 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
11
Lavergne v. Western Co. of North America, Inc.green
la · 1979 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Louisiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (62)

CaseCitedYears
Pyrotronics Corp. v. Pyrodyne Corp. green
scotus · 1988
2 sentences

1997"We have described the burden of the plaintiff for showing causation in a Jones Act claim as `featherweight'." Johnson v. Offshore Express, Inc., 845 F.2d 1347, 1352-53 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, Offshore Exp., Inc. v. Johnson, 488 U.S. 968 , 109 S.Ct. 497 , 102 L.Ed.2d 533 (1988).

1997"We have described the burden of the plaintiff for showing causation in a Jones Act claim as `featherweight'." Johnson v. Offshore Express, Inc., 845 F.2d 1347, 1352-53 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, Offshore Exp., Inc. v. Johnson, 488 U.S. 968 , 109 S.Ct. 497 , 102 L.Ed.2d 533 (1988).

41994–1997
Rakovich v. Wade green
scotus · 1988
2 sentences

1997"We have described the burden of the plaintiff for showing causation in a Jones Act claim as `featherweight'." Johnson v. Offshore Express, Inc., 845 F.2d 1347, 1352-53 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, Offshore Exp., Inc. v. Johnson, 488 U.S. 968 , 109 S.Ct. 497 , 102 L.Ed.2d 533 (1988).

1997"We have described the burden of the plaintiff for showing causation in a Jones Act claim as `featherweight'." Johnson v. Offshore Express, Inc., 845 F.2d 1347, 1352-53 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, Offshore Exp., Inc. v. Johnson, 488 U.S. 968 , 109 S.Ct. 497 , 102 L.Ed.2d 533 (1988).

41994–1997
McNulty v. W. S. Libbey Co. green
scotus · 1988
2 sentences

1997"We have described the burden of the plaintiff for showing causation in a Jones Act claim as `featherweight'." Johnson v. Offshore Express, Inc., 845 F.2d 1347, 1352-53 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, Offshore Exp., Inc. v. Johnson, 488 U.S. 968 , 109 S.Ct. 497 , 102 L.Ed.2d 533 (1988).

1997"We have described the burden of the plaintiff for showing causation in a Jones Act claim as `featherweight'." Johnson v. Offshore Express, Inc., 845 F.2d 1347, 1352-53 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, Offshore Exp., Inc. v. Johnson, 488 U.S. 968 , 109 S.Ct. 497 , 102 L.Ed.2d 533 (1988).

41994–1997
Fitzgerald v. United States Lines Co. green
scotus · 1963
2 sentences

2004Id. at 21-22 , 83 S.Ct. at 1650-51 .

2004Id. at 21-22 , 83 S.Ct. at 1650-51 .

31983–2004
Bradford McPhillamy v. Brown & Root, Inc. green
ca5 · 1987
2 sentences

1994Compass cites McPhillamy v. Brown & Root, Inc., 810 F.2d 529 (5th Cir.1987) and Osorio, supra, cases in which the jury failed to apportion liability between the Jones Act claim and the general maritime claim.

1994Compass cites McPhillamy v. Brown & Root, Inc., 810 F.2d 529 (5th Cir.1987) and Osorio, supra, cases in which the jury failed to apportion liability between the Jones Act claim and the general maritime claim.

31990–1995
Milstead v. Diamond M Offshore, Inc. green
la · 1996
2 sentences

1998Yet, the Louisiana Supreme Court, in Milstead v. Diamond M Offshore, Inc., 95-2446 (La.7/2/96), 676 So.2d 89 , held that a Jones Act claim, tried to a judge, permitted pre-judgment interest at the discretion of the court.

1998Yet, the Louisiana Supreme Court, in Milstead v. Diamond M Offshore, Inc., 95-2446 (La.7/2/96), 676 So.2d 89 , held that a Jones Act claim, tried to a judge, permitted pre-judgment interest at the discretion of the court.

21998–1999
Heinhuis v. Venture Associates, Inc. green
lactapp · 1990
2 sentences

1992The First Circuit Court of Appeal has twice determined, both in Sons v. Inland Marine Service, Inc., 577 So.2d 225 (1st Cir.1991) and in Heinhuis v. Venture Assoc., 558 So.2d 1244 (La.App. 1st Cir.), writ denied, 559 So.2d 1369 , 559 So.2d 1385 (La.1990), that the Jones Act claim is an admiralty or general maritime claim under federal law.

1992The First Circuit Court of Appeal has twice determined, both in Sons v. Inland Marine Service, Inc., 577 So.2d 225 (1st Cir.1991) and in Heinhuis v. Venture Assoc., 558 So.2d 1244 (La.App. 1st Cir.), writ denied, 559 So.2d 1369 , 559 So.2d 1385 (La.1990), that the Jones Act claim is an admiralty or general maritime claim under federal law.

21991–1992
Wisner v. PROFESSIONAL DIVERS OF NO green
la · 1999
2 sentences

2018"Jones Act coverage should not be withheld because the vessels are not under the employer's common ownership or control, when claimants are continuously subjected to the perils of the sea and engaged in classical seaman's work." Wisner v. Prof'l Divers of New Orleans, 98-1755 (La. 3/2/99), 731 So.2d 200 , 203.

2018"Jones Act coverage should not be withheld because the vessels are not under the employer's common ownership or control, when claimants are continuously subjected to the perils of the sea and engaged in classical seaman's work." Wisner v. Prof'l Divers of New Orleans, 98-1755 (La. 3/2/99), 731 So.2d 200 , 203.

12018–2018
Richard v. Mike Hooks, Inc. green
la · 2001
2 sentences

2016See Chandris, Inc. v. Latsis, 515 U.S. 347, 368-70 , 115 S.Ct. 2172 , 132 L.Ed.2d 314 (1995); Richard v. Mike Hooks, Inc., 01-0145, p. 3 (La.10/16/01), 799 So.2d 462, 465 ; see also 46 U.S.C. § 30104 (Personal injury to or death of seamen).

2016See Chandris, Inc. v. Latsis, 515 U.S. 347, 368-70 , 115 S.Ct. 2172 , 132 L.Ed.2d 314 (1995); Richard v. Mike Hooks, Inc., 01-0145, p. 3 (La.10/16/01), 799 So.2d 462, 465 ; see also 46 U.S.C. § 30104 (Personal injury to or death of seamen).

12016–2016
Higgins v. STATE, THROUGH DOTD green
lactapp · 1993
2 sentences

2011After a hearing on January 10, 2008, the trial court denied the State’s exceptions, relying on the Fourth Circuit decision of Higgins v. State of Louisiana, 627 So.2d 217 (La.App. 4 Cir.1993), which found the State was not immune from suits under the Jones Act and an injured state-employed seaman could bring a Jones Act claim against the State in state court.

2011After a hearing on January 10, 2008, the trial court denied the State’s exceptions, relying on the Fourth Circuit decision of Higgins v. State of Louisiana, 627 So.2d 217 (La.App. 4 Cir.1993), which found the State was not immune from suits under the Jones Act and an injured state-employed seaman could bring a Jones Act claim against the State in state court.

12011–2011
Bell v. Dunn green
lactapp · 2005
1 sentence

2010Bell v. Dunn, 2004-2117, p. 13 (La.App. 4 Cir. 12/21/05), 924 So.2d 224, 234 . *925 The trial court in Richard originally denied the defendant’s motion for summary judgment, concluding that a jury could reasonably find that the plaintiff had established seaman status.

12010–2010
Baiton v. Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. green
fladistctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2002An employer cannot legally discharge a seaman for refusing to get underway in an unseaworthy vessel, Borden v. Amoco Coastwise Trading Co., 985 F.Supp. 692 (S.D.Texas 1997); for refusing to sail because he believes to do so would endanger passengers, Seymore v. Lake Tahoe Cruises, Inc., 888 F.Supp. 1029 (E.D.Cal.1995); for testifying on behalf of a former co-worker in a Jones Act claim and for refusing to testify falsely for the *359 employer, Baiton v. Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc., 661 So.2d 313 (Fla. 3d DCA 1995); or for filing a personal injury claim, Smith v. Atlas Off-Shore Boat Service, I

2002An employer cannot legally discharge a seaman for refusing to get underway in an unseaworthy vessel, Borden v. Amoco Coastwise Trading Co., 985 F.Supp. 692 (S.D.Texas 1997); for refusing to sail because he believes to do so would endanger passengers, Seymore v. Lake Tahoe Cruises, Inc., 888 F.Supp. 1029 (E.D.Cal.1995); for testifying on behalf of a former co-worker in a Jones Act claim and for refusing to testify falsely for the *359 employer, Baiton v. Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc., 661 So.2d 313 (Fla. 3d DCA 1995); or for filing a personal injury claim, Smith v. Atlas Off-Shore Boat Service, I

12002–2002
Miles v. Apex Marine Corp. green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

2002Moreover, concerning the plaintiff's cause of action under the general maritime law for unseaworthiness, the Court concluded: "It would be inconsistent with our place in the constitutional scheme were we to sanction more expansive remedies in a judicially created cause of action in which liability is without fault [unseaworthiness claim] than Congress has allowed in cases of death resulting from negligence [Jones Act claim]." Id. at 32-33 , 111 S.Ct. at 326 .

2002Moreover, concerning the plaintiff's cause of action under the general maritime law for unseaworthiness, the Court concluded: "It would be inconsistent with our place in the constitutional scheme were we to sanction more expansive remedies in a judicially created cause of action in which liability is without fault [unseaworthiness claim] than Congress has allowed in cases of death resulting from negligence [Jones Act claim]." Id. at 32-33 , 111 S.Ct. at 326 .

12002–2002
Seymore v. Lake Tahoe Cruises, Inc. green
caed · 1995
2 sentences

2002An employer cannot legally discharge a seaman for refusing to get underway in an unseaworthy vessel, Borden v. Amoco Coastwise Trading Co., 985 F.Supp. 692 (S.D.Texas 1997); for refusing to sail because he believes to do so would endanger passengers, Seymore v. Lake Tahoe Cruises, Inc., 888 F.Supp. 1029 (E.D.Cal.1995); for testifying on behalf of a former co-worker in a Jones Act claim and for refusing to testify falsely for the *359 employer, Baiton v. Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc., 661 So.2d 313 (Fla. 3d DCA 1995); or for filing a personal injury claim, Smith v. Atlas Off-Shore Boat Service, I

2002An employer cannot legally discharge a seaman for refusing to get underway in an unseaworthy vessel, Borden v. Amoco Coastwise Trading Co., 985 F.Supp. 692 (S.D.Texas 1997); for refusing to sail because he believes to do so would endanger passengers, Seymore v. Lake Tahoe Cruises, Inc., 888 F.Supp. 1029 (E.D.Cal.1995); for testifying on behalf of a former co-worker in a Jones Act claim and for refusing to testify falsely for the *359 employer, Baiton v. Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc., 661 So.2d 313 (Fla. 3d DCA 1995); or for filing a personal injury claim, Smith v. Atlas Off-Shore Boat Service, I

12002–2002
Borden v. Amoco Coastwise Trading Co. green
txsd · 1997
2 sentences

2002An employer cannot legally discharge a seaman for refusing to get underway in an unseaworthy vessel, Borden v. Amoco Coastwise Trading Co., 985 F.Supp. 692 (S.D.Texas 1997); for refusing to sail because he believes to do so would endanger passengers, Seymore v. Lake Tahoe Cruises, Inc., 888 F.Supp. 1029 (E.D.Cal.1995); for testifying on behalf of a former co-worker in a Jones Act claim and for refusing to testify falsely for the *359 employer, Baiton v. Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc., 661 So.2d 313 (Fla. 3d DCA 1995); or for filing a personal injury claim, Smith v. Atlas Off-Shore Boat Service, I

2002An employer cannot legally discharge a seaman for refusing to get underway in an unseaworthy vessel, Borden v. Amoco Coastwise Trading Co., 985 F.Supp. 692 (S.D.Texas 1997); for refusing to sail because he believes to do so would endanger passengers, Seymore v. Lake Tahoe Cruises, Inc., 888 F.Supp. 1029 (E.D.Cal.1995); for testifying on behalf of a former co-worker in a Jones Act claim and for refusing to testify falsely for the *359 employer, Baiton v. Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc., 661 So.2d 313 (Fla. 3d DCA 1995); or for filing a personal injury claim, Smith v. Atlas Off-Shore Boat Service, I

12002–2002
Jerry Smith, Cross-Appellee v. Atlas Off-Shore Boat Service, Inc., Cross-Appellant green
ca5 · 1981
2 sentences

2002An employer cannot legally discharge a seaman for refusing to get underway in an unseaworthy vessel, Borden v. Amoco Coastwise Trading Co., 985 F.Supp. 692 (S.D.Texas 1997); for refusing to sail because he believes to do so would endanger passengers, Seymore v. Lake Tahoe Cruises, Inc., 888 F.Supp. 1029 (E.D.Cal.1995); for testifying on behalf of a former co-worker in a Jones Act claim and for refusing to testify falsely for the *359 employer, Baiton v. Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc., 661 So.2d 313 (Fla. 3d DCA 1995); or for filing a personal injury claim, Smith v. Atlas Off-Shore Boat Service, I

2002An employer cannot legally discharge a seaman for refusing to get underway in an unseaworthy vessel, Borden v. Amoco Coastwise Trading Co., 985 F.Supp. 692 (S.D.Texas 1997); for refusing to sail because he believes to do so would endanger passengers, Seymore v. Lake Tahoe Cruises, Inc., 888 F.Supp. 1029 (E.D.Cal.1995); for testifying on behalf of a former co-worker in a Jones Act claim and for refusing to testify falsely for the *359 employer, Baiton v. Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc., 661 So.2d 313 (Fla. 3d DCA 1995); or for filing a personal injury claim, Smith v. Atlas Off-Shore Boat Service, I

12002–2002
Olivier v. Best Workover, Inc. neutral
lactapp · 1996
2 sentences

2000In Olivier v. Best Workover, Inc., 94-994 (La.App. 5th Cir.1/30/96), 669 So.2d 476, 491 , we stated that pre-judgment interest on a maritime claim is governed by general maritime law and that pre-judgment interest is awarded in a Jones Act claim when the claim of unseaworthiness and a claim under the Jones Act are tried together before a judge.

2000In Olivier v. Best Workover, Inc., 94-994 (La.App. 5th Cir.1/30/96), 669 So.2d 476, 491 , we stated that pre-judgment interest on a maritime claim is governed by general maritime law and that pre-judgment interest is awarded in a Jones Act claim when the claim of unseaworthiness and a claim under the Jones Act are tried together before a judge.

12000–2000
Caravalho v. Dual Drilling Services, Inc. neutral
la · 1994
11999–1999
Green v. Industrial Helicopters, Inc. green
la · 1992
11999–1999
Caravalho v. Dual Drilling Services, Inc. green
lactapp · 1994
11999–1999
Cormier v. Cliff's Drilling Co. green
lactapp · 1994
11999–1999
Babineaux v. Lykes Bros. SS Co., Inc. green
lactapp · 1992
2 sentences

1999"Reviewing the issue of the plaintiff's contributory negligence, we keep in mind that a seaman's duty is to do his work as he is instructed and his duty to protect himself is slight." Cormier, 93-1260 at p. 4, 640 So.2d at 555 [citing Babineaux, 608 So.2d at 662 ].

1999"Reviewing the issue of the plaintiff's contributory negligence, we keep in mind that a seaman's duty is to do his work as he is instructed and his duty to protect himself is slight." Cormier, 93-1260 at p. 4, 640 So.2d at 555 [citing Babineaux, 608 So.2d at 662 ].

11999–1999
McGovern v. Town of Yorktown green
scotus · 1992
1 sentence

1999Foster v. Destin Trading Corp., 96-0803 (La.5/30/97), 700 So.2d 199 ; Green v. Industrial Helicopters, Inc., 593 So.2d 634 (La.1992), reh’g denied, cert. denied, 506 U.S. 819 , 113 S.Ct. 65 , 121 L.Ed.2d 32 (1992).

11999–1999
Triple M Drilling Co. v. Seider green
scotus · 1992
11999–1999
Marlin Maxwell v. Hyson Swain green
ca5 · 1987
11998–1998
Perry v. Allied Offshore Marine Corp. green
lactapp · 1993
11998–1998
Mitchell v. Trawler Racer, Inc. green
scotus · 1960
11997–1997
Daugherty v. Cross Marine, Inc. green
lactapp · 1992
11997–1997
McDermott International, Inc. v. Wilander green
scotus · 1991
11996–1996
Lynch v. Hanover Ins. Co. green
la · 1993
11995–1995
Mistich v. Pipelines, Inc. green
lactapp · 1992
11995–1995
cluster 527835 green
ca3 · 1989
11995–1995
Parker v. Rowan Companies, Inc. green
la · 1991
11995–1995
Champagne v. American Southern Insurance Co. green
la · 1974
11995–1995
Osorio v. Waterman SS Corp. green
lactapp · 1990
11994–1994
Southwest Marine, Inc. v. Gizoni green
scotus · 1991
11994–1994
Nicholas R. Pizzitolo, and National Union Fire Insurance Company, Intervenor-Appellant v. Electro-Coal Transfer Corporation green
ca5 · 1987
11994–1994
Barks v. Magnolia Marine Transport Co. neutral
la · 1993
11994–1994
Dobrowolskyj v. Jefferson County green
scotus · 1988
11994–1994
E. C. Ernst, Inc. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs green
scotus · 1988
11994–1994

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 46u.s.c.688 (14) USC § 28u.s.c.1333 (13) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (6) USC § 33u.s.c.901 (5) USC § 33u.s.c.905 (5) USC § 28u.s.c.1961 (4) USC § 45u.s.c.51 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1021 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1032 (3) USC § 28u.s.c.1331 (3) USC § 33u.s.c.902 (3) USC § 43u.s.c.1331 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

LA 63 (1965–2018) TX 38 (1987–2025) IL 12 (1980–2021) NY 8 (2000–2019) FL 5 (1980–2004) WA 5 (1997–2018) AK 5 (1990–2020) CA 5 (1961–2022) MI 4 (1986–2021) AR 3 (1976–1986) MD 2 (2011–2013) AL 2 (2009–2014) DE 2 (1972–1988) VA 2 (2003–2003)

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