Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: US Supreme Court Hears Work Comp Arguments

The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a mater involving the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA). The court considered when an outer continental shelf worker, injured on land, is eligible for compensation under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) [43 USC §§ 1331-1356 text].

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Issue: When the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, 43 U.S.C., §§ 1331-1356, provides that workers are eligible for compensation for "any injury occurring as the result of operations conducted on the outer Continental Shelf," under what circumstances is an outer continental shelf worker (or his heir) who is injured on land eligible for compensation?

Plain English Issue: When the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, 43 U.S.C., §§ 1331-1356, provides that workers are eligible for compensation for "any injury occurring as the result of operations conducted on the outer Continental Shelf," under what circumstances is an outer continental shelf worker (or his heir) who is injured on land eligible for compensation?

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Docket: Pacific Operators Offshore, LLP v. Valladolid

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