Supreme Court of the United States

Roberts v. Sea-Land Services, Inc. — Ginsburg, J., Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part

March 20, 2012132 S. Ct. 1350

Summary

Justice Ginsburg, concurring in part and dissenting in part, argues that 'newly awarded compensation' under the LHWCA occurs when an employer voluntarily pays benefits or a formal order directs payment, rather than when an employee becomes statutorily entitled to compensation as the majority concluded.