MARINE TERMINALS v. SHIPPING CO.

No. 291.

394 U.S. 404 (1969)

FEDERAL MARINE TERMINALS, INC. v. BURNSIDE SHIPPING CO., LTD.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 1, 1969.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John W. Hough argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was Robert C. Keck.

Paul McCambridge argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Lucian Y. Ray.


MR. JUSTICE STEWART delivered the opinion of the Court.

Under § 33 of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act,1 an employer who pays compensation benefits to the representative of a deceased employee may be subrogated to the rights of the representative against third persons.2 The question presented by...

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