James A. Miller, Sr. v. Semet-Solvay Division, Allied Chemical Corporation, James A. Miller, Sr. v. Semet-Solvay Division, Allied Chemical Corporation

A collision involving two motor vessels, each pushing tows, upon the navigable waters of the Kanawha River in West Virginia, after dark on April 4, 1963, is the subject of this action. Both were proceeding upstream, M/V Little Edward ahead of M/V Semet. Without explanation or excuse, the latter shoved one of her towed barges into and over the stern of the Little Edward. At that time, relieved from deck duties, the latter’s master, James Miller, had turned in for rest or sleep in his quarters in the after end of the vessel.

Thrown from his bunk by the concussion, the master was painfully hurt.…