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Ollie Clark filed suit against Levingston Shipbuilding Company in Orange County, Texas, alleging personal injuries sustained while working on a barge, claiming status as a seaman under the Jones Act. The defendant contended that the matter fell exclusively under the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, for which it carried insurance. A jury trial resulted in a verdict that Clark was not injured as alleged and was a harbor worker, leading to a judgment denying his claim. The appellate court affirmed this judgment, rejecting appellant's arguments regarding the admission of insurance evidence and alleged jury misconduct.
Clark v. Levingston Shipbuilding Co. is a workers' compensation case decided in Court of Appeals of Texas. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Court of Appeals of Texas.
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Ollie Clark filed suit against Levingston Shipbuilding Company in Orange County, Texas, alleging personal injuries sustained while working on a barge, claiming status as a seaman under the Jones Act. The defendant contended that the matter fell exclusively under the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, for which it carried insurance. A jury trial resulted in a verdict that Clark was not injured as alleged and was a harbor worker, leading to a judgment denying his claim. The appellate court affirmed this judgment, rejecting appellant's arguments regarding the admission of insurance evidence and alleged jury misconduct.
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