District Court, E.D. Louisiana July 7, 2009, Civil Action 05-0224 (Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. v. Diamond Offshore Co.)

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

DANIEL E. KNOWLES, III, United States Magistrate Judge.

This action arises out of events surrounding Hurricane Ivan, which occurred during September, 2004. Hurricane Ivan caused substantial damage to numerous vessels and facilities stationed or installed in the Gulf of Mexico.