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2023 Begins With Increased (or Unlimited) Liability for Vessel Owners

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10] While the rule does not specify whether the new limits apply retroactively to oil spills that occur before the effective date, case law indicates that the change will be prospective only. [11] 11] The Coast Guard is not responsible for adjusting OPA limits for offshore facilities (other than deepwater ports). 438, 446 (2001). [14]

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11th Circuit Finds Not All Disputed Medical Evidence Must be Construed in a Seaman’s Favor

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527 (1962) requires courts hearing maintenance and cure cases to construe disputed medical evidence in the seaman’s favor. On appeal, the Eleventh Circuit held that Vaughan does not require courts hearing maintenance and cure cases to construe all disputed medical evidence in the seaman’s favor. Supreme Court holding in Vaughan v.