Employment - Verdict in favor of Plaintiff in the amount of US$1,475,000

Case Name:	Brooks v. Cal Dive International Inc.
Case Number:	2012-35015
Outcome Type:	Settlement
Court:	Mr. Brooks was hired by the defendant as an able-bodied seaman with a pre-existing lower back herniated disc compressing the nerve roots. Brooks was tasked with removing tile and grout from a restroom on-board the ship, which caused an aggravation of his

Plaintiff's Complaint:
Mr. Brooks was hired by the defendant as an able-bodied seaman with a pre-existing lower back herniated disc compressing the nerve roots. Brooks was tasked with removing tile and grout from a restroom on-board the ship, which caused an aggravation of his pre-existing disc injury. The aggravation manifested itself as cramping and pain in his calf. The suit alleged that this task, along with other unassisted heavy lifting further aggravated his pre-existing back injury. The case settled the week of trial for $1,475,000.

Plaintiff's Attorneys:
Scott Krist\nAlex Horton\nThe Krist Law Firm, P.C.\n17100 El Camino Real\nHouston, TX 77058\n281.283.8500

Defendant's Attorneys:
Charles A. Mouton\nMahtook & Lafleur, L.L.C.\n600 Jefferson Street, Suite 1000\nLafayette, LA 70501\n337.266.2189

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Published on Oct-23-15