Brahms v. Moore-McCormack Lines, Inc.

WALSH, District Judge.

In this action plaintiff seeks damages for injuries received on board defendant’s vessel, S. S. Mormacyork. He also seeks maintenance and cure. As an element of both he includes damage and need of treatment resulting from psy•choneurotic factors as well as physical injuries.

At the close of plaintiff’s case, I dismissed his claim for damages, finding that he had not proved unseaworthiness of the ship or negligence of the defendant. I reserved decision on the question of maintenance and cure.

Plaintiff was an oiler on defendant’s vessel. As recreation, he was accustomed to…