Legal Opinion
Runyan v. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co.
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Decided March 20, 1944No. 9598PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HAMILTON, Circuit Judge.
Appellant was a seaman employed by appellee aboard its harbor tug, James H. Cassidy, which was a vessel licensed for coasting trade and engaged in the business of commerce and navigation on the Great Lakes.
On June 14, 1938, in the course of his work, appellant sustained an injury to his hand and on November 14, 1938, instituted an action under Section 33 of the Merchant Marine Act, 46 U.S.C.A. § 688. Trial was had before a jury and appellant was awarded $433.44 which appellee paid. On August 9, 1940, appellant filed this action in admiralty.
The trial court found as a…
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