26. Elmer T. is employed by Deepwater Drilling Corporation ("DDC").While operating a drilling rig leased by DDC, Elmer suffers a serious injury to his hand.Under state workers' compensation laws, Elmer will be compensated only if

a.he does not have group health insurance coverage.

b.he is severely disabled.

c.his injury was accidental.

d.his injury was unavoidable.

27. [Building on the scenario in question 26 above].Elmer believes that his workers compensation is not adequate payment for his injury.He decides to file a multi-party lawsuit targeting all parties with any connection to his injuries on the drilling rig.Which of the following parties could not be sued in this scenario:

a.the drill rig lessor (i.e., owner of the rig leased to DDC in consideration of monthly payments).

b.DDC.

c.the drill rig manufacturer

d.the drill rig maintenance firm.