In a tort action against the U.S. based on the Coast Guard’s decision to phase out single-hulled oil barges such as those operated by Plaintiff, the dismissal of the complaint is affirmed where Plaintiff identified no duty that could give rise to liability under state law.
Read Hornbeck Offshore Transp., LLC v. US, No. 08-5225
Appellate Information
Argued April 14, 2009
Decided June 30, 2009
Judges
Opinion by Judge Brown
Concurrence by Judge Rogers
Counsel
For Appellant:
Gene C. Schaerr, Winston & Strawn LLP, Washington, DC
Lawrence I. Kiern, Winston & Strawn LLP, Washington, DC
For Appellee:
Sydney A. Foster, Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
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