HOUSTON — A Louisiana seaman is suing a drilling company, alleging he was injured due to the negligent maintenance of a worksite.
Elray Duncan filed a complaint Sept. 4 in Harris County District Court against Noble Drilling (U.S.) LLC, Noble Drilling NHIL LLC and Noble Drilling Services Inc., alleging negligence.
According to the complaint Duncan was employed as a crew member on the vessel Sam Croft on July 18. The suit states Duncan was assisting lift operations. The plaintiff states as he took a step back to assist a load being swung by a crane he fell over debris left on the vessel and fell.
The plaintiff alleges the defendants' negligence in failing to provide a proper and adequate crew and failing to provide proper supervision led to Duncan sustaining severe physical injuries and impairment.
Duncan seeks monetary relief of more than $1 million, attorney fees, court costs, interest and all just relief. He is represented by attorneys Marcus R. Spagnoletti and Eric J. Rhine of Spagnoletti Law Firm in Houston.
Harris County District Court cse number 2019-63013