Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs v. General Dynamics Corp.’s Empirical Analysis
787 F.2d 723 · 1986
Citation profile
7 federal appellate ·
Relationships
Applies 33 U.S.C. § 901 · 33 U.S.C. § 921
Relies on Atlantic & Gulf Stevedores, Inc. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs · General Dynamics Corp. v. Sacchetti · Equitable Equipment Co. v. Hardy · Janusziewicz v. Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co.
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“The question [ ] is whether it was of sufficient consequence to fall within the statutory purpose, whether it was such that, absent the statutory protection, a cautious employer might well hesitate to hire him.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
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