Employer's Contract With 3rd Party Waived Ability to Pursue Subrogation Claim

A Louisiana appellate court ruled that the terms of an employer’s contract with a third party prohibited the assertion of a subrogation claim against the third party. Case: McCary v. Oceaneering International, No. 2017 CA 1163, 02/27/2018, published. Facts and procedural history: Brad McCary worked for International Marine Systems as an electronics technician. Oceaneering International hired IMS to provide electrical services on its vessel, which was docked in Port Fourchon, Louisiana. McCary fell while on the stairs of the vessel. He collected benefits under the Longshore ...