Legal Opinion
Benton v. United Towing Co.
District Court, N.D. California
Decided April 9, 1954No. 26407PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HAMLIN, District Judge.
In this action the libelant Robert K. Benton, hereinafter called Benton, filed an action against United Towing Co., hereinafter called Company, to recover damages for injuries under three causes of action.
The first cause of action is under the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C.A. § 688, and is based upon the alleged negligence of the Company. The second cause of action is for “maintenance and cure” under the ancient rights of seamen falling sick or being injured in the service of their ship. The third cause of action is for damages resulting from “unseaworthiness” under general…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Calmar Steamship Corp. v. TaylorSupreme Court of the United States · 1938
- Jacob v. New York CitySupreme Court of the United States · 1942
- De Zon v. American President Lines, Ltd.Supreme Court of the United States · 1943
- Doucette v. VincentCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1952
- Loverich v. Warner Co.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1941
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3Cited by10 opinions
- Standard Oil Co. of California v. AgsaludDistrict Court, N.D. California · 1977
- Vitco v. JoncichDistrict Court, S.D. California · 1955
- Nevelin W. Wilson, Libelant-Appellant v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1956
- Green v. Orion Shipping and Trading Co.District Court, D. Maryland · 1956
- Reynolds v. Royal Mail Lines, Ltd.District Court, S.D. California · 1956
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