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McIndoe v. Bath Iron Works Corp.
In asbestos action, naval warships are not 'products' for purposes of strict products liability; nor can plaintiffs prevail against shipbuilders on negligence theory. 		Maritime Law Apr. 1, 2016
Ali v. Rogers
District court lacks jurisdiction to preside over civil rights claims that sounded in admiralty and were not brought against federal government.` 		Maritime Law Mar. 19, 2015
Petitt v. Sause Brothers
Shipper may not reduce disability payments to its former welder by taking into account $0.25 raises provided by his new employer every three months. 		Maritime Law Sep. 23, 2013
Brandwein v. Butler
Yacht owner cannot recover emotional distress damages from company that negligently performed salvage operations on yacht after it ran aground in Mexico. 		Maritime Law Aug. 26, 2013
Schwirse v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Program
Longshoreman who fell and injured himself after drinking numerous beers throughout day is not entitled to receive compensation for his injuries. 		Maritime Law Jul. 29, 2013
Clevo Co. v. Hecny Transportation Inc.
Limitations period in bills of lading bars computer parts seller's misdelivery claim against freight forwarder despite guarantee with no statute of limitations. 		Maritime Law Apr. 29, 2013
Kealoha v. Office of Workers Compensation Programs
Ship laborer may recover workers' compensation for injuries from suicide attempt if he can prove his work-related fall caused his subsequent suicide attempt. 		Maritime Law Apr. 10, 2013
Simmons v. Ware
Owner of vessel used for marine education program is not liable for drowning death where his role as joint venturer with operator was never litigated. 		Maritime Law Mar. 14, 2013
Simmons v. Ware
Owner of vessel used for marine education program is not liable for drowning death where his role as joint venturer with operator was never litigated. 		Maritime Law Feb. 15, 2013
Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach
Floating home is not 'vessel' for purposes of admiralty jurisdiction because it was not capable of being used as means of transportation over water. 		Maritime Law Jan. 15, 2013
Keller Foundation/Case Foundation v. Tracy
Barge foreman who was injured while doing shore-side work in foreign countries is not eligible for workers' compensation benefits under federal law. 		Maritime Law Sep. 21, 2012
Price v. Stevedoring Services of America Inc.
In calculating how much interest on disability benefits longshoreman is entitled to, judge incorrectly applies simple interest rate. 		Maritime Law Sep. 5, 2012
Los Angeles Cty. Flood Control v. Natural Resources, et. al.
Is there "discharge" under Clean Water Act when water from navigable waterway flows through infrastructure and then returns back within same waterway? 		Maritime Law Jun. 26, 2012
Samuels v. Holland American Line-USA Inc.
Cruise line does not have duty to warn passenger of dangers associated with swimming at beach where it does not have notice of risk-creating condition. 		Maritime Law Sep. 6, 2011
Federal Insurance Co. v. Union Pacific Railroad Co.
Subrogee may not sue subcontractor for damages due to enforceable covenant not to sue in bill of lading, which specified applicable legal regime. 		Maritime Law Jul. 14, 2011
Tobar v. United States
Court has discretion to determine whether foreign reciprocity exists under Public Vessels Act before dismissing case on sovereign immunity grounds. 		Maritime Law Apr. 21, 2011
Bartholomew v. SeaRiver Maritime Inc.
Vessel owner does not breach duty to turn over vessel in safe condition because expert ship repair contractors should have been aware of asbestos hazards. 		Maritime Law Mar. 18, 2011
Helman v. Alcoa Global Fasteners Inc.
Accident that occurred beyond three miles of U.S. shore is governed exclusively by federal statute preempting state actions. 		Maritime Law Mar. 15, 2011
Roberts v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (Kemper Insurance Companies)
In calculating compensation rate under Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, national average weekly wage when employee became disabled is properly applied. 		Maritime Law Nov. 10, 2010
Bauer v. MRAG Americas Inc.
Under Marine Mammal Protection Act, vessel owner is immune from negligence suit by fisheries observer who was injured while taking restroom break. 		Maritime Law Oct. 28, 2010
Pedroza v. BRB
Psychological injuries arising from legitimate personnel actions are not compensable under Longshore and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act. 		Maritime Law Oct. 20, 2010
Bowoto v. Chevron Corp.
Death on High Seas Act preempts all maritime law survival claims, including those brought under Alien Tort Statute. 		Maritime Law Sep. 13, 2010
Stacy v. Rederiet Otto Danielsen A.S.
Plaintiff must only show immediate risk of harm for negligent infliction of emotional distress claim arising from collision with vessel. 		Maritime Law Jun. 30, 2010
Hawaii Stevedores Inc. v. Ogawa
Maritime worker’s disabling injury is presumed work-related where he shows stress of position aggravated or accelerated onset of injury. 		Maritime Law Jun. 23, 2010
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. v. Regal-Beloit Corp.
Forum-selection clauses contained in bills of lading for overseas shipments are valid under Carriage of Goods by Sea Act. 		Maritime Law Jun. 22, 2010
ProShipLine Inc. v. Aspen Infrastructures Ltd.
Equitable vacatur of writ of maritime attachment is improper where plaintiff’s presence in district was not materially significant. 		Maritime Law Jun. 9, 2010
Valladolid v. Pacific Operations Offshore LLP
Workers compensation claim under Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act does not require injury to have occurred on the outer continental shelf. 		Maritime Law May 14, 2010
ProShipLine Inc. v. Aspen Infrastructures Ltd.
Equitable vacatur of writ of maritime attachment is improper where plaintiff’s presence in district was not materially significant. 		Maritime Law Feb. 4, 2010
Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services Pte Ltd. v. MISC Berhad
Marine fuel supplier may not attach buyer's property where supplier failed to show valid breach of contract or unjust enrichment claims. 		Maritime Law Jan. 12, 2010
Pedroza v. BRB
Psychological injuries arising from legitimate personnel actions are not compensable under Longshore and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act. 		Maritime Law Oct. 2, 2009
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