Liossatos v. Clio Shipping Co.

BLAIR, District Judge.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

Dimitrios Liossatos, a Greek seaman, filed this action against Clio Shipping Co., a Greek corporation, for the impairment of his vision which occurred while Liossatos was serving aboard the S.S. CLIO, a vessel owned by Clio Shipping Co. Relying on United States law, plaintiff sues defendant in three counts for (1) negligence under the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C. § 688, (2) for failing to provide a seaworthy ship, and (3) for failure to provide maintenance and cure. Defendant has appeared and filed a motion to decline jurisdiction on the basis that…