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Louisiana Man Files Jones Act Suit Against Chet Morrison

A Louisiana man has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against his employer after he was allegedly injured during a commercial dive accident. The Jones Act suit was filed in federal court in New Orleans on January 20, 2011, by Mark Lidikay.

Mr. Lidikay filed the Jones Act suit against Chet Morrison Contractors following an April 29, 2009 incident that left him allegedly injured. Mr. Lidikay claims that he sustained serious debilitating personal injuries following a commercial dive while aboard the dive vessel Miss Joann.

Mr. Lidikay claims that his maritime injury was a result of the unsafe and unseaworthy condition of the Miss Joann.  Chet Morrison has been accused of failing to provide a safe place to work and failing to have and adhere to a properly planned pre-dive safety job analysis. Mr. Lidikay has also alleged that his employer failed to provide proper equipment, as well as a qualified and competent crew necessary to carryout the assigned task.

According to the petition, Mr. Lidikay is seeking damages as a result of his injury that he claims left him with physical pain and suffering, mental pain and suffering, mental anguish and emotional distress and medical expenses. He is also seeking damages for loss of wages and benefits, impairment of earning capacity, the loss of enjoyment of life, permanent disability and impairment of bodily function, interest and court costs.

The case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Martin L.C. Feldman.

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