Admiralty & Marine Law
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Case Details
Successfully defended Terral River Service Inc. in a Jones Act marine case, where the court ruled the plaintiff was not a seaman as his work platform was not a 'vessel'.
Additional Notes
Louisiana's Third Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed summary judgment for Terral River Service Inc., ruling that the plaintiff was not a Jones Act seaman because his floating work platform was not a 'vessel', limiting claims to workers' compensation.