Semien v. Parker Drilling Offshore Corp

Filing 26

MEMORANDUM RULING - For the following reasons the 17 MOTION for Summary Judgment Seeking Dismissal of Certain Claims for Damages, Maintenance, and Cure filed by Parker Drilling Offshore U S A L L C is GRANTED in its entirety, in the fo llowing particulars: 1. Summary dismissal of that portion of plaintiffs Jones Act claim seeking damages for depression and insomnia, only, is appropriate and that aspect of Parker Drillings motion as to the Jones Act and damages for insomnia and depr ession is GRANTED. To the extent that other claims for damages are alleged under the Jones Act, such claims are not impacted by this Ruling. 2. Summary dismissal of that portion of plaintiffs maintenance and cure claim as to the depression and insom nia, only, is GRANTED. To the extent that other maintenance and cure claims are alleged, such claims are not impacted by this Ruling. The parties shall clarify whether any maintenance and cure claims remain in this matter. 3. Summary dismissal of t hat portion of plaintiffs unseaworthiness claim for damages for depression and insomnia, only, also must flow. To the extent that other claims for damages related to plaintiffs unseaworthiness claim are alleged, such claims are not impacted by this Ruling. Signed by Judge Rebecca F Doherty on 1/8/16. (crt,Guidry, C)