Smeragulio v. United States

ABRUZZO, District Judge.

This proceeding was commenced by libelant to recover damages from the United States of America, respondent, sustained by reason of the alleged unseaworthiness of the vessel S.S. Francis A. Wardwell and the negligence of said respondent in failing to furnish libelant with a safe place to work. The respondent made an agreement in writing dated September 28, 1955 (Ex. A), with one Evelyn C. Back who transacted business under the firm name and style of Inland Marine Company, with a place of business within the jurisdiction of this Court. That agreement (Ex. A) included…