Former Employee’s Case Dismissed Because He Forgot to File Requested Paperwork
There are many ways a person can lose a lawsuit against his/her former employers: fail to present evidence, have a less than creditable witness, or…
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Defendants in Negligence Lawsuit Argue That Second Affidavit Includes “New Opinions”
A longshoreman who suffered a serious injury on the job brought legal action against the ship’s owner, operator and charterer. He tried to hold them…
Does Man Hired to Repair Ships and Vessels Legally Qualify as a Seaman?
A man working for a company handling ship repair resigned from his position after suffering injuries on the job. He filed a complaint against the…
Injuries at Coal Mine Result in Lawsuit — Are Business and Parent Company Responsible?
A worker’s injuries at a coal mine in Wyoming led to a lawsuit under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). But she had to prove…
Legal Case Centers on Diagnosis of Seaman’s Lymphoma After His Service Had Ended
Was a seaman entitled to benefits for being diagnosed with cancer after his service but which clearly existed during his time at sea? That was…
Railroad Worker Injured on Job, Lawsuit Against Company Reversed on Appeal
A switchman for a railroad company injured himself on the job, but because he couldn’t specify the rail car where his injury occurred, the company…
Caterpillar Employee Tries to Prove Management Considered Her Disabled
A Caterpillar, Inc. employee sustained an injury at work, which led to multiple visits to the doctor and being placed on numerous medical restrictions. When…