FONTENOT v. CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.

No. 95-C-1425.

676 So.2d 557 (1996)

James Billy Ray FONTENOT, et al. v. CHEVRON U.S.A. INC., Dantzler Boat and Barge Co., and Aetna Casualty and Surety Co.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

July 2, 1996.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Darryl M. Phillips, New Orleans, Gainsburg, Benjamin, David, Meunier, Noriea & Warshauer, J. Michael Placer, Lafayette, for Applicant.

Ben E. Clayton, New Orleans, Lefant & Associates, for Respondent.


CALOGERO, Chief Justice.*

The issue in this case is whether the Louisiana Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Act, La. RS 9:2780, applies in determining the validity and interpretation of a waiver of subrogation clause in a worker's compensation insurance policy.

Hercules Offshore Drilling Company entered into a workover contract with Chevron, USA, Inc. for "remedial well services" and the performance...

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