Roberts v. Sea-Land Services
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| Case Term | OT 2011 |
| Category | Other Cases |
| Question Presented | Whether the phrase “those newly awarded compensation during such period” in Longshore Act § 6(c), applicable to all classes of disability except permanent total, can be read to mean “those first entitled to compensation during such period,” regardless of when it is awarded. |
| Lower Court's Decision | The statute can be interpreted in that manner |
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Outcome - Affirm
This case was decided on 20 March, 2012.
