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DOVE v. BELCHER OIL CO.

No. 81-3215.

686 F.2d 329 (1982)

Larry DOVE, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. BELCHER OIL COMPANY, et al., Defendants-Appellees, v. The DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, Defendant-Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

September 24, 1982.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Boris F. Navratil, Baton Rouge, La., for defendant-appellant.

Michael P. Smith, New Orleans, La., for Dove.

Robert H. Murphy, New Orleans, La., for Belcher Oil Co.

Andre J. Mouledoux, New Orleans, La., for Berwick Bay Oil Co.

Before BROWN, WISDOM and RANDALL, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM:

Larry Dove, a passenger on the small launch THELMA, was injured while allegedly relaying docking instructions at the request of Dow Chemical Company to the tow BELCHER. Dove sued his employer, the owner of the BELCHER, and Dow Chemical, claiming maritime negligence and unseaworthiness, Jones Act negligence, and maintenance and cure. After a jury trial, the District Court entered judgment in favor of Dove and against Dow. Finding that as a matter of law...

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