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Filkins v. McAllister Bros., Inc.
District Court, E.D. Virginia
Decided January 22, 1988No. Civ. A. 87-135-NPublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION AND ORDER
KELLAM, District Judge.
Plaintiff instituted this action on March 8,1987, pursuant to 46 U.S.C.App. § 688 et seq. known as the Jones Act, General Maritime Law, and for maintenance and cure. He alleges that while serving as a seaman aboard the Tug BARBARA MeALLISTER, he was injured as a result of the negligence of defendant, the unseaworthiness of its tug, and is entitled to maintenance and cure. In addition, plaintiff sought to recoup for wages as provided for in a contract between the Seafarers International Union, plus attorneys fees and costs. Tried to the jury, it returned…
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