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Date: 07-13-2023
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Case Number: 2:22-cv-04300
Judge: Darrel James Papillion
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (Orleans Parish)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Timothy John Falcon, Brennan L. Falcon, Cameron J. Falcon, Jarrett S. Falcon, Jeremiah A. Sprague
Defendant's Attorney: Georges Legrand, Megan Ahrens Sullivan, Michael Thomas Neuner, Todd M. Powers
Description: New Orleans, Louisiana marine personal injury lawyers represented Plaintiff who sue Defendants on a Jones Act Theory.
The Jones Act, or the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a federal law that regulates maritime shipping in the United States. It requires that any cargo traveling by sea between two U.S. ports must sail on an American-owned ship, built in the United States and with a majority crew of U.S. citizens.
The Jones Act provides several benefits, including:
Support for the U.S. maritime industry: The Jones Act helps to support the U.S. maritime industry by requiring that all cargo transported between U.S. ports be carried by U.S.-flagged ships. This helps to create jobs in the maritime industry and to ensure that the U.S. has a strong maritime presence.
Safety: The Jones Act requires that all U.S.-flagged ships meet certain safety standards. This helps to ensure that passengers and crew members are safe when traveling on U.S.-flagged ships.
National security: The Jones Act helps to ensure that the U.S. has a reliable source of maritime transportation in times of war or national emergency.
The Jones Act also has some drawbacks, including:
Higher costs: The Jones Act can lead to higher costs for consumers and businesses. This is because U.S.-flagged ships are typically more expensive to operate than foreign-flagged ships.
Less competition: The Jones Act limits competition in the maritime industry. This can lead to higher prices and less innovation.
The Jones Act is a complex law with both benefits and drawbacks. It is important to weigh these factors carefully when considering the impact of the Jones Act on the U.S. economy and maritime industry.
Outcome: 07/13/2023 60 ORDER DISMISSING CASE without prejudice. Signed by Judge Darrel James Papillion on 07/12/2023.(ko) (Entered: 07/13/2023)
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