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NORGAARD v. PORT OF PORTLAND

060505475, A134586.

196 P.3d 67 (2008)

223 Or. App. 543

Jon NORGAARD, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. PORT OF PORTLAND, Defendant-Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided November 5, 2008.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Meagan A. Flynn argued the cause for appellant. With her on the briefs was Preston Bunnell & Flynn, LLP.

Jay Beattie, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Lindsay, Hart, Neil & Weigler, LLP.

Before EDMONDS, Presiding Judge, and WOLLHEIM, Judge, and SERCOMBE, Judge.

EDMONDS, P.J.

This case is about whether the Port of Portland is entitled to immunity from an action based on federal law under the doctrine of "pre-ratification immunity." Plaintiff, who was employed by the Port of Portland, was injured while working on a vessel that was providing assistance to a dredge on the Columbia River. He applied for and received workers' compensation benefits. Plaintiff later brought this action to recover damages under general maritime law...

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