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· 2/15/1978

James F. Pastore v. Taiyo Gyogyo, K.K. v. Lavino Shipping Co. And City of Philadelphia

Citations

  • 571 F.2d 777
  • 1978 U.S. App. LEXIS 12602
  • 1978 A.M.C. 2396

How courts have described this case

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  • affirming a jury’s determination that a stevedore was indirectly liable for negligently starting a fire that injured a firefighter under indemnification theories
  • “[S]ince the plaintiff was 10 unable to proceed directly against his employer, it may not be held liable for contribution as a 11 joint tortfeasor under the rule established in Halcyon Lines.”

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Judges: Adams, Biggs, Weis

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