WATSON, Justice.
In this claim for damages under the Longshore and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act (LHWCA), the threshold issue is whether the work barges on which plaintiff was injured qualify as vessels under the Act.
FACTS
On September 9, 1983, plaintiff, Chester J. Orgeron, Jr., was employed in ship repair at Avondale's Quick Repair Yard which is located on a slip fronting...
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