Maher v. Newtown Creek Towing Co.

WEINFELD, District Judge.

This motion to dismiss the complaint for lack of jurisdiction presents the question of whether this Court has jurisdiction over a cause of action based solely upon the general maritime law asserted against a nondiversity defendant, by virtue of its joinder with a Jones Act 1 cause of action properly asserted against other defendants. The action was commenced on the law side of the court.

Plaintiff, a deckhand, alleges he was injured aboard a tug during the course of his employment. He sues the owners and operators of the tug under the Jones Act and general maritime…