5th Circuit: Oil Platform Worker’s Longshore Act Claim Barred by Exclusive Remedy November 13, 2020 Exclusive remedy bars a lawsuit filed by a mechanic against the owner of an offshore oil platform where he worked,...
9th Circuit Rules Pain May Qualify Longshoreman for Total Disability Benefits September 1, 2020 A longshoreman who suffers severe pain may qualify for benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act even if...