Sammon v. Central Gulf Steamship Corp.

CANNELLA, District Judge.

Action by plaintiff, a merchant seaman, to recover maintenance and cure benefits, pre-judgment interest on any recovery and counsel fees incurred in his action against defendant shipowner. Judgment for the defendant.

The Court has jurisdiction since the claim is the traditional maintenance and cure action of a seaman under the General Maritime Law.

The parties have essentially stipulated the facts in this case.1 The Court finds that plaintiff was employed by defendant on the vessel “S.S. Green Port” from October 23, 1964 to January 29, 1965, and that on January 26, 1965…