Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit February 26, 1982, 81-3143 (Martin Cavalier v. T. Smith and Son, Inc.)

ALVIN B. RUBIN, Circuit Judge:

A longshoreman injured by the negligence of the crew of a vessel may sue the owner of the vessel even though the owner is also his employer, liable to him for compensation under the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”), 33 U.S.C. §§ 901-950 (1976 & Supp. III 1979).

Smith v. M/V Captain Fred,

546 F.2d 119, 122-23 (5th Cir. 1977).