Toshiba International Corp. v. M/V "Sea-Land Express,"

OPINION AND ORDER

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.

LEVAL, Circuit Judge. *

Toshiba International Corp. brings action against Sea-Land Service, an ocean carrier, and Burlington Northern Railroad Company, a rail carrier, for damage in the amount of approximately $272,000 sustained by cargo in transit. Trial has been submitted on a written record on the question whether the $500 per package damage limitation provided in the bill of lading effectively limits the exposure of the defendants.

Background

In late 1990, Toshiba shipped two cartons containing a turbine generator and related equipment…