District Court, E.D. Louisiana March 4, 1981, Civ. A. 80-2298 (Mayfield v. Wall Shipyard, Inc.)

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DUPLANTIER, District Judge.

Plaintiff, Victoria Ann Mayfield, brought this suit as personal representative and widow of Keith Mayfield, on behalf of herself and her minor child. Keith Mayfield was killed in an accident which occurred while he was working for defendant Wall Shipyard, Inc. Plaintiff asserted claims against Wall and its insurer under the Jones Act and 33 U.S.C.