Beauchamp v. Sause Bros. Ocean Towing Co.

Plaintiff brought this action predicated on the Jones Act, 46 TTSCA § 688, and unseaworthiness of the vessel to recover damages for personal injuries suffered in an accident aboard defendant’s tugboat, the Honcho. Plaintiff’s injury occurred when he slipped on a ladder during the course of his employment with defendant. A jury returned a verdict for plaintiff and defendant appeals.

Two of defendant’s assignments of error are based on the court’s refusal to grant defendant’s motions for involuntary nonsuit and for a directed verdict. We review the record, bearing in mind that the evidence must…