Colombo v. Texas Co.

DAWSON, District Judge.

This action was tried by the Court without a jury pursuant jo stipulation of counsel. The complaint asserted two causes of action:(1) for personal injuries alleged to have been suffered by the plaintiff, a seaman, due to the negligence of the defendant in that the plaintiff was ordered and directed to lift a heavy and excessive weight without being provided with sufficient aid and assistance; and(2) for the expenses of the maintenance and cure of the plaintiff.

The Facts

Plaintiff, who at the time of the incident involved in the action was a seaman working on the S. S.…