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{N2248887.1}  -------------------------- CASE NO. 10-30886 -------------------------- IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT STEPHEN MARSHALL GABARICK, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated; Et Al Plaintiffs v. LAURIN MARITIME (AMERICA) INCORPORATED, Et Al Defendants ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, Plaintiff – Intervenor – Appellant HOUSTON CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, Intervenor – Appellant v. AMERICAN COMMERCIAL LINES L.L.C.; AMERICAN COMMERCIAL LINES I NCORPORATED, Defendants – Appellees -------------------------------------------------------------- On Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana -------------------------------------------------------------- Case: 10-30886 Document: 00511349640 Page: 1 Date Filed: 01/12/2011

STEPHEN GABARICK, et al v. LAURIN MARITIME (AMERICA), INC, et al Original Brief on Behalf of Appellees

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