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Jones Act Federal Circuits' & State Decisions -
8th Circuit
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Tuesday, 17 November 2009 07:35 |
Case Name: Isle of Capri Casino v. Diane Wilson
Date Decided: September 2, 2009
Court: Court of Appeals of Iowa
Judge: Judge Kelley
Citation: 2009 WL 2960406 (Iowa App.)
Background:
Diane Wilson ("Wilson") appealed the district court's dismissal of her workers' compensation claim benefits after finding that the Iowa Workers' Compensation Commission did not have jurisdiction of the case.
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Jones Act Federal Circuits' & State Decisions -
8th Circuit
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Saturday, 14 November 2009 06:46 |
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Case Name: Daniel Doyle, Anne Doyle v. Leland Graske v. Caribe Inflatables USA, Inc.
Date Decided: September 2, 2009
Court: United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Judge: Judge Colloton
Citation: 579 F.3d 898
Background:
Boat passenger and plaintiff, Daniel Doyle, brought an action in admiralty for personal injuries sustained in boating accident off the coast of the Grand Cayman Island when the steering linkage engaged and the boat turned hard ejecting Doyle.
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Jones Act Federal Circuits' & State Decisions -
8th Circuit
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Monday, 22 June 2009 19:06 |
Case Name: In re Fitzgerald Marine & Repair, Inc.
Date of Judgment: 29th April 2009
Court: U.S.D.C. - E.D. Missouri - Southeastern Division
Judge: District Judge Perry
Citation: 2009 WL 1161082 (E.D.Mo.)
Background: This case was before the Court on the request for attorney's fees and costs filed by Ingram Barge Company ("Ingram"), who had previously prevailed on the dispute between it and Fitzgerald Marine ("Fitzgerald") regarding which company was liable for claimant Mike Jenkins' damages.
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8th Circuit
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Thursday, 28 May 2009 20:37 |
Case Name: Raymond Bartoe v Missouri Barge Line Co., d/b/a Northern American Barge Line Inc.
Date of Judgment: 24th April 2009
Court: U.S.D.C. - E.D. Missouri - SE Division
Judge: District Judge Sippel
Citation: 2009 WL 1118816 (E.D.Mo.)
Background: Plaintiff, Raymond Bartoe ("Seaman") filed suit under the Jones Act and general maritime law. He sought to recover damages and maintenance and cure for injuries he sustained while employed by defendant, Missouri Barge Line Co. ("Employer").
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