The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act did not bar an injured painter from suing his employer for allegedly terminating him in retaliation for having sought benefits under Alabama's workers' compensation scheme for an injury he suffered working on a dry-docked ship.Case: Rodriguez-Flores v. U.S. Coatings, No. 1120099, 06/28/2013, published. Facts: Fernando Rodriguez-Flores (also known as Jose Edgardo Pizarro-Plaza) worked for U.S. Coatings as a painter.He allegedly suffered an injury to his right leg while working in a dry dock in early 2010. After this injury...
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