Yost v. American Overseas Marine Corp.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

PAYNE, District Judge.

In this action based solely on diversity jurisdiction, the plaintiff, Kerwin A. Yost (“Yost”), asserts two causes of action both of which are said to arise under the general admiralty laws of the United States, as well as under all other laws of the United States and unspecified state law. At oral argument, counsel for Yost explained that Yost’s admiralty causes of action were for breach of the warranty of seaworthiness and negligence; conceded that there were no state law claims; and advised that the only other possible claim might be under the…