Yochim v. Lykes Bros. Steamship

REASONS FOR JUDGMENT

CHARLES SCHWARTZ, District Judge.

This matter came before the Court on a former day on the motion of defendant Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., Inc. for summary judgment. Following oral argument by counsel, the motion was granted.

This is a suit in which plaintiff Yochim seeks recovery from his employer Lykes Bros, for personal injuries which were allegedly the result of his employer’s negligence and the unseaworthiness of Lykes’ vessel the CHARLOTTE LYKES. The basis for jurisdiction alleged is the general maritime law.

It is the position of defendant that plaintiff does not state…