Rucker v. Calmar Steamship Corp.

WOOD, District Judge.

This libel was filed on August 17, 1960, seeking maintenance and cure. On July 25, 1960, Benjamin Rucker voluntarily submitted to a physical examination by Dr. Martin A. Blaker. At that time, Rucker was receiving maintenance and cure from the Calmar Steamship Corporation, and the company requested the physical examination in order to obtain a medical evaluation of Rucker’s condition, with a view toward possible amicable settlement of his claim. After the libel was filed, libellant requested from respondent a copy of Dr. Blaker’s report of the physical examination of July…