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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Rideaux v. Lykes Bros. Steamship Company

The libelant, Mrs. Louise Rideaux, sued Lykes Bros. Steamship Company for the wrongful death of her husband, a longshoreman killed by falling steel beams due to allegedly unseaworthy slings. Lykes admitted liability to Mrs. Rideaux. Subsequently, Lykes impleaded Paulsen-Webber Cordage Corp., the supplier of the wire rope used for the slings, seeking indemnity, alleging negligence and breach of contractual duties. Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company intervened for subrogation for worker's compensation payments. The court denied the claim for conscious pain and suffering but awarded Mrs. Rideaux $54,350.00 in damages from Lykes. The court also denied Lykes's claim for indemnity against Paulsen-Webber, finding no defect in Paulsen-Webber's wire rope and concluding that Lykes's improper fabrication of the slings was the cause of the accident.

Admiralty LawWrongful DeathLongshoremanUnseaworthinessIndemnity ClaimProduct LiabilityWire RopeSling FailurePecuniary DamagesCausation
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Case No. 2022 NY Slip Op 03274 [205 AD3d 976]
Regular Panel Decision
May 18, 2022

Washington-Tatum v. City of New York

The injured plaintiff, a New York City Transit Authority employee, sustained injuries when a metal sling fell from elevated subway tracks while she was working. She and her husband filed an action against the City of New York and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, alleging violations of Labor Law §§ 240 (1) and 241 (6). The plaintiffs moved for summary judgment on the issue of liability, which the Supreme Court denied. The Appellate Division affirmed the denial, determining that the plaintiffs failed to meet their initial burden to demonstrate that the injured plaintiff was engaged in a protected activity under the Labor Law provisions, as opposed to routine maintenance. Consequently, triable issues of fact remained regarding the applicability of Labor Law §§ 240 (1) and 241 (6).

Personal InjuryLabor LawSummary JudgmentAppellate ReviewRoutine MaintenanceConstruction WorkFalling ObjectLiabilityStatutory InterpretationNew York City Transit Authority
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Williams v. Nitta Kisen K.K. Ltd.

This case involves Adolphus Williams, a longshoreman, suing Nitta Kisen K.K., Ltd., the shipowner, for personal injuries sustained aboard the SS FUSHIMI MARU. Williams alleged negligence and unseaworthiness. The Court found no negligence by the vessel but determined the SS FUSHIMI MARU was unseaworthy due to improper usage of equipment by longshoremen, specifically overloading sling loads which caused the ship's winch to "walk" and pipe to fall, injuring Williams' feet. The court found Williams was not contributorily negligent and awarded him $36,713 in damages for past lost wages, diminished future earning capacity, pain and suffering, and medical expenses. Texas Employers Insurance Association is to recover $6,506.18 for benefits previously paid.

Longshoreman InjuryVessel UnseaworthinessCargo OperationsWinch MalfunctionOverloadingPersonal InjuryDamages AwardMaritime LawDistrict CourtFoot Injury
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