Don Caldwell v. St. Charles Gaming Company D/B/A Isle of Capri…

Summary

The court held that the Grand Palais was not a vessel under general maritime law because, despite its original design and theoretical ability to navigate, it had been indefinitely moored and used exclusively as a dockside casino for nearly fifteen years. Applying de novo review, the court reversed the court of appeal and rendered judgment granting the defendant summary judgment and dismissing the plaintiff's suit.