Messier v. Bouchard Transportation

DECISION AND ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, GRANTING DEFENDANT’S CROSS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, AND DENYING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AN AMENDED COMPLAINT

McMAHON, District Judge:

INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff Richard Messier originally filed this maritime action pursuant to the Jones Act, alleging negligence and unseaworthiness. He also asserted that he was entitled to maintenance and cure pursuant to general maritime law, because he suffered from B-cell lymphoma, a form of cancer, while serving as a seaman aboard the Tug Evening Mist (“Evening Mist”), a vessel…