Louisiana Supreme Court Redefines ‘Vessel’

A permanently moored riverboat casino is not a "vessel" under federal maritime law, according to a recent ruling of the Louisiana Supreme Court, which overturned a lower court decision. As a result, Louisiana casino employees do not might qualify as seamen and may sue their employer for negligence. Although a real boat, Boyd Gaming’s Treasure Chest (l.) in Kenner never sails and is permanently moored.

Louisiana Supreme Court Redefines ‘Vessel’

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