United States Fourth Circuit

A small award, based on an actual loss of earning capacity, does not as a matter of law preclude an employer from seeking relief under section 8(f) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.

Appellate Information

• Argued 12/05/2000
• Decided 05/23/2001
• Published 05/23/2001

Judges

• Before WILLIAMS, MICHAEL, and MOTZ, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Fourth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellees:
  
• ARGUED:  Jonathan Henry Walker, Mason, Cowardin & Mason, Newport News, VA, for Petitioner. John Harlow Klein, Montagna, Klein & Camden, Norfolk, VA, for Respondent Stallings;  Laura Jessica Stomski, United States Department of Labor, Washington, DC, for Respondent Director. ON BRIEF:  Amanda R. Kronin, Montagna, Klein & Camden, Norfolk, VA, for Respondent Stallings.  Henry L. Solano, Solicitor of Labor, Carol A. De Deo, Associate Solicitor, Mark Reinhalter, Senior Attorney, United States Department of Labor, Washington, DC, for Respondent Director.