Federal Court Finds Worker Doesn't Qualify as Jones Act Seaman

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker did not qualify as a Jones Act seaman. Case: Edwards v. InterMoor Inc., No. 23-30727, 08/29/2024, unpublished. Facts: Lawrence Edwards worked for InterMoor Inc. He allegedly suffered injuries on Dec. 24, 2022, while working onboard the M/V Pacific Duchess. Procedural history: Edwards filed suit against InterMoor in a Louisiana state court, asserting claims under the Jones Act, Louisiana law and general maritime law. InterMoor removed the case to federal court, and Edwards moved to send ...