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Jones Act Federal Circuits' & State Decisions - W.D. Lousiana
Thursday, 28 May 2009 18:58
Case Name: Michael J. Goins v P & O Ports Lake Charles
Date of Judgment: 3rd April 2009
Court: U.S.D.C. - W.D. Louisiana - Alexandria Division                 
Judge: District Judge Drell
Citation: 2009 WL 909577 (W.D.La.)

Background:

Defendants, P & O Ports Lake Charles, filed a motion for summary judgment against plaintiff, Michael Goins.

The plaintiff complained of defendant terminated his award payments despite a settlement under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act ("LHWCA"). Plaintiff's suit sought enforcement of the LHWCA award. Defendants contended that payments were stopped when the plaintiff failed to submit to an independent medical examination by the defendants' physician. Defendants moved for summary judgment on those grounds.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 October 2009 15:44
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