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BUFORD v. CARDINAL SERVICES, INC.

No. 01-0738.

801 So.2d 1269 (2001)

Heath BUFORD v. CARDINAL SERVICES, INC. and B.T. Operating Co.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit.

December 12, 2001.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Elton F. Duncan, III, Kelley A. Sevin, Duncan & Courington, L.L.C., New Orleans, LA, Counsel for Defendant/Appellee: Cardinal Services, Inc. n/k/a Superior Energy Service, L.L.C.

Anthony F. Salario, Brian M. Caubarreaux, Brian Caubarreaux and Associates, Marksville, LA, Counsel for Plaintiff/Appellant: Heath Buford.

Court composed of ULYSSES GENE THIBODEAUX, BILLIE COLOMBARO WOODARD, and GLENN B. GREMILLION, Judges.

THIBODEAUX, Judge.

Heath Buford, plaintiff, sustained a knee injury at an offshore work site in the course of his employment with defendant, Cardinal Services, Inc. (now known as Superior Energy Services, L.L.C.), as a wireline helper on a 150 foot self-elevating lift boat. Mr. Buford filed suit against his employer and B.T. Operating Company. Cardinal Services, Inc. moved for summary judgment, challenging Mr. Buford's seaman status under the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C.App...

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