Jackson v. Red Hook Boat Services, Inc.

GÓMEZ, Chief Judge

MEMORANDUM OPINION

(May 20, 2009)

Before the Court is the motion of Red Hook Boat Services, Inc., d/b/a Per Dohm Water Taxi, Inc. (“Per Dohm”) to dismiss the complaint filed by Malcom Jackson (“Jackson”). For the reasons stated below, the Court will grant the motion.

I. FACTS

Per Dohm owned and operated a vessel known as the MW Water Taxi II (the “Water Taxi”). Jackson was employed as a crew member on the Water Taxi. At approximately 11:45 p.m. on October 27, 2007, Jackson was working on the Water Taxi, which was sailing from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, to St. John, U.S.…