It’s been busy over here at Barge and in Charge.
On the good front is Kenai Ironclad v. CP Marine Services, LLC, where the Fifth Circuit held that punitive damages can be awarded even if compensatory damages aren’t awarded. This is a big deal and an interesting case.
On the less good front is Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London v. Cox Operating, where the Fifth Circuit held a P&I Policy covers maintenance and cure for an accident that occurs off a vessel, even if it doesn’t cover the liaiblity claim that occurs off a vessel. There are three more outstanding: one on the Miller Act; one on late notice under a P&I policy; and a big one with regard to the Coast Guard and what counts as American-made. Oh, and a trial with regard to pollution coverage. And a lot more on the way.