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CONSTANCE v. JOHNSTON DRILLING COMPANY

No. 28392 Summary Calendar.

422 F.2d 369 (1970)

Dallas CONSTANCE, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. JOHNSTON DRILLING COMPANY, the Travelers Insurance Co., Berard Boat Rentals, Inc., Defendants-Appellees, Geophysical Service, Inc., Defendant.

United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

February 13, 1970.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Wilson M. Montero, Jr., New Orleans, La., for appellant.

John L. Pitts, Alexandria, La., Edwin K. Legnon, New Orleans, La., Stafford & Pitts, Alexandria, La., for appellees.

Before GEWIN, GOLDBERG and DYER, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM:

This appeal is brought by Constance, a seaman who was injured when he fell through an open hatch on the barge M/V ATLAS on March 1, 1966. He brought suit in the District Court against Berard Boat Rentals, the owner of the vessel, and Johnston Drilling Company, his Jones Act employer. Johnston and its insurer, Travelers Insurance Company, cross claimed against Berard. Prior to trial Berard entered into a settlement...

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