Schwartz v. Neches-Gulf Marine, Inc.

ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT

KENT, District Judge.

Plaintiff Schwartz brings this action against Defendant Neches-Gulf Marine, Inc. (“Neches-Gulf’) for personal injuries arising under the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C. § 688 (1994), and general maritime law. The injuries allegedly occurred on February 15, 1999, while Plaintiff worked for Defendant as a seaman aboard Defendant’s vessel, the MTV SAN FELIPE. Defendant acknowledges that Plaintiff qualifies as a Jones Act seaman; as such Plaintiff asserts negligence claims under the Jones Act and…