Loraine v. Coastwise Lines, Inc.

ERSKINE, District Judge.

I am- of the opinion that the plaintiff under the applicable law and under the facts is not entitled to recover in this action. It is plaintiff’s contention that he is entitled to recover upon two theories:

1. Under the general maritime law, because his injury, he claims, was brought about by the unseaworthiness of the vessel upon which he was employed at the time of his claimed injury; and

*3382. Even if his recovery under the general maritime law is barred by laches he is entitled to recover for negligence of-the defendants which he claims was- the proximate cause of his…