Clifton v. Voyager Inc.

Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion for New Trial:

I. INTRODUCTION

On November 28, 1995, we issued our opinion and order finding defendant Voyager, Inc. ("the owner") liable under the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C. App. § 688, and the general maritime cause of unseaworthiness, and finding the owner and defendant M/V Voyager ("the vessel") (collectively "defendants") liable for unpaid maintenance and cure.1 Under the Jones Act and unseaworthiness claims, we awarded plaintiff *15Everett Clifton ("Clifton") $807,750 for lost earning capacity and disability plus $50,000 for pain and suffering. We…