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28 May 2013, 6:00 am
She practices extensively in matters arising under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, the Defense Base Act and the War Hazards Compensation Act. [read post]
22 Jan 2007, 4:48 am
Jan. 04, 2007):When a claimant employs an attorney to pursue his or her claim under the Longshore Act, § 928 provides for the employer to be liable for the claimant's attorney's fees in two particular situations that are described in subsections (a) and (b), respectively. [read post]
13 Nov 2014, 5:12 am
The issue was whether Claimant qualified as a “widow” under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”). [read post]
10 Jun 2013, 6:00 am
Author informationJon RobinsonMember at Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & BrackettAs a Member at Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett, Jon Robinson focuses his practice on the representation of employers and carriers in matters arising under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, the Defense Base Act, and the War Hazards Compensation Act. [read post]
21 May 2021, 9:06 am
Since Congress never defined the term “seaman,” the definition of and distinction between employees entitled to benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (“LHWCA”) as opposed to the Jones Act, has been the subject of extensive litigation and courts have struggled to establish workable tests to define the word “seaman. [read post]
21 May 2021, 9:06 am
Since Congress never defined the term “seaman,” the definition of and distinction between employees entitled to benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (“LHWCA”) as opposed to the Jones Act, has been the subject of extensive litigation and courts have struggled to establish workable tests to define the word “seaman. [read post]
29 Jan 2021, 11:53 am
Maritime workers who are covered by the Jones Act or workers’ compensation insurance cannot file a claim under the Longshore Act. [read post]
30 Sep 2014, 6:00 am
Estis applied for a re-hearing and on February 24, 2014 the Court of Appeals ordered re-hearing before the entire Court. [read post]
5 Jan 2011, 9:30 am
Applying the Compensation Order as written, the District Court held that the Plaintiff’s claims against International Marine were barred by the doctrine of res judicata. [read post]
31 Jul 2018, 5:53 am
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act General maritime workers are not covered by the Jones Act, but they are protected under the LHWCA. [read post]
8 Sep 2014, 6:00 am
After discussing the history of punitive damages and maritime law, Judge Robreno reasoned (with internal citations omitted, and emphasis added): Having concluded that maritime law does not impose a general bar on punitive damages in unseaworthiness claims, the Court turns to the question of whether punitive damages are appropriate when such claims arise in the context of asbestos cases. [read post]
30 Aug 2016, 8:37 am
Thereafter, the family of John Tran filed a claim against Marquette under the General Maritime Law and the survival and wrongful death laws of Texas. [read post]
7 Jan 2010, 10:00 pm
The District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana held that under res judicata, the District Director's formal compensation order approving a Section 8(i) settlement of the plaintiff's LHWCA claim, which by its terms released defendants from "any and all claims" arising out of the injury, precluded Plaintiff's subsequent Section 5(b) claim against defendants as vessel owners. [read post]
21 Jan 2011, 1:57 pm
We're gearing up for the 2011 Defense Base Act conference, known as the "Loyola Annual Longshore Conference. [read post]
16 Feb 2018, 10:07 am
The illness was deemed related to her exposure to the smoke and fumes from her burn pit exposures.A claim was filed under the Longshore Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. [read post]
3 Jan 2013, 4:16 am
Raymond filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and the Defense Base Act. [read post]
14 Oct 2013, 3:10 pm
If you are receiving benefits under a Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers claim, Black Lung claim, Non-Appropriated Fund claim or Defense Base Act claim, your benefits will continue. [read post]
14 Oct 2013, 3:10 pm
If you are receiving benefits under a Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers claim, Black Lung claim, Non-Appropriated Fund claim or Defense Base Act claim, your benefits will continue. [read post]
26 Jan 2022, 9:29 am
Broadly speaking, the EEOC has advised… Continue reading on Reuters Legal News > Download Employer Obligations in Administering COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates PDF > Reuters Legal News – ArticleS by Alan Brackett and Dan Sullivan Analyzing Workers’ Compensation Liability for COVID-19 Infections > Analyzing COVID-19 Claims Under the Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act > The post Employer Obligations in… [read post]
1 Jul 2019, 10:33 am
Death on the High Seas is subject to differing legal procedures under the DOSHA Act. [read post]
