Originally called the Merchant Marine Act, the federal statute, The Jones Act, was adopted in 1920 as a way to regulate maritime commerce on U.S. waters. The Jones Act provides protections for any person who meets the definition of a “seaman.” To be covered under the Jones Act, a person must spend … [Read more...]
9th Circuit Gives Injured Port Workers a Hand
By Catherine Ho When longshore worker Sandra Towne learned in 2002 that she needed surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, she turned to her most recent employer to pay for it. "Don't look at us," was the message Towne said she got. Since Towne's injury wasn't severe enough to stop her from working, … [Read more...]
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit Upholds Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act; May Now Go to U.S. Supreme Court
San Pedro, CA – February 17, 2011 – Just one week after oral arguments were presented, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit issued its decision in California United Terminals vs. Towne. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals denied the petition for the case to be reviewed, thus holding employers … [Read more...]
Law Offices of Charles D. Naylor Presents Arguments to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circut to Maintain Rights of Injured Longshore and Harbor Workers
San Pedro, CA – February 8, 2011 – Today the Law Offices of Charles D. Naylor, along with Joshua Gillelan II, Esq. of the Longshore Claimants’ National Law Center, present oral arguments to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit (California United Terminals, Inc. vs. Towne). By way of one … [Read more...]
AIG Caught Red Handed
The nation's largest insurer, American International Group Inc., AIG, and a major provider of workers compensation insurance to employers under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) has admitted to misreporting $2.12 billion of workers compensation premium, according to a recent … [Read more...]
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