Johnny C. Colburn, Cross-Appellant v. Bunge Towing, Inc., and M/v Terry K, Cross-Appellees

U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit · Decided 1989-09-15

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DUHE, Circuit Judge: I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY Plaintiff-appellee Johnny C. Colburn (“Colburn”) was employed as a mate aboard the towboat M/V Terry K., owned by defendant-appellant Bunge Towing (“Bunge”). In November 1985 he injured his back when he slipped and fell on the deck of a barge being added to the TERRY K’s tow. The injury occurred while he…

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