New Orleans Times-Picayune | Advocate (Jefferson Parish)
August 17, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE - - - UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPLAINT OF JOHN J. HOUSEY, JR., AS OWNER OF THE F/V EUGENIE, A 1976 HATTERAS 42 CONVERTIBLE SPORT FISHING VESSEL, BEARING OFFICIAL NO. 578545 AND FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2:26-cv-1430 JUDGE: JANE TRICHE MILAZZO MAGISTRATE: JANIS VAN MEERVELD NOTICE OF COMPLAINT FOR EXONERATION FROM, OR ALTERNATIVELY, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY NOTICE is hereby given that Limitation Plaintiff, John J. Housey, Jr. (Owner and/or Limitation Plaintiff), as owner of the F/V EUGENIE, a 1976 Hatteras 42 Convertible sport fishing vessel bearing United States Coast Guard Documentation No. 578545 (Vessel and/or EUGENIE), her engines, equipment, gear, tackle, appurtenances, etc., has filed a Complaint pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 181 et seq., as amended by 46 U.S.C. 30501 et seq., claiming the right to exoneration from and/or limitation of liability for damage claims, demands, or liens arising out of an incident involving the Vessel on or about January 3, 2026, which resulted the personal injury of Euell Corky Potts. All persons asserting claims with respect to which the Complaint seeks exoneration from or limitation of liability are advised and admonished to file their respective claims with the Clerk of the Court for the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, Room C151, 500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, and to serve on the attorney for Limitation Plaintiff, Alan R. Davis, of Taylor, Wellons, Politz & Duhe at 1555 Poydras Street, Suite 2000, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, a copy thereof on or before the 12th day of October, 2026, or be forever defaulted. Personal attendance is not required. Any claimant desiring to contest either the right to exoneration from and/or the right to limitation of liability shall file and serve an answer, all as required by Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims contained in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. July 14, 2026 Carol L. Michel Clerk of Court 195326-JUL 27- aug 3-10-17-4t $1,180
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