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Fifth Circuit Limits Effect of Collateral Source Rule Under General Maritime Law

The Energy Law

DePerrodil held that the collateral source rule allows a plaintiff, in a maritime personal injury action against a third party, to recover only the amount of medical expenses paid by the plaintiff’s employer’s Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”) insurer. DePerrodil’s medical providers billed the insurer $186,080.30

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The Fifth Circuit Rejects the DOJ’s Attempt to Charge Black Elk Contractors with OCSLA Felonies

The Energy Law

In September 2012, Black Elk hired Compass Engineering and Consulting, LLC (“Compass”) to draft construction plans for maintenance on the platforms. Compass hired Don Moss as an onsite inspector to ensure the plans were being followed properly.