Parker v. STX Pan Ocean Co., Ltd.

Filing 79

ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE. Signed by Judge Alsup on February 13, 2012. (whalc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/13/2012)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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STEVEN PARKER,

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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No. C 09-05922 WHA

Plaintiff,
v.

ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE

STX PAN OCEAN CO. LTD., and
C&H SUGAR CO., INC.,
Defendants.

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The complaint alleges that defendant C&H Sugar Company, Inc., was the owner of the

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C&H Sugar terminal in Crockett, California. Does the owner of a terminal have an independent

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duty under maritime law to supervise stevedoring activities for the protection of the stevedores?

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If so, can this duty be contracted away to a middleman? Please respond in five pages or less BY

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NOON ON

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated: February 13, 2012.

WILLIAM ALSUP
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE