Lanciotti v. Matson Navigation Co.

HARRIS, District Judge.

Libelant, who slipped on the starboard deck of respondent’s vessel, seeks to recover damages in admiralty to compensate him for the injuries suffered.

Prior to the filing of this suit libelant sought and obtained compensation from respondent in accordance with the provisions of the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C.A. §§ 901-950, in the amount of $1,074.79. This sum represented $420 paid by respondent to libelant for hospitalization and medical treatment of a sprained wrist and hernia, and $35 per week compensation. On December 16, 1953,…