Spearman v. United States

MEMORANDUM

RAYMOND J. BRODERICK, District Judge.

Plaintiff Glen Spearman commenced this action, pursuant to the Public Vessels Act, 46 U.S.C.App. Section 781 et seq., and the Suits in Admiralty Act, 46 U.S.C.App. Sections 741-752, against defendant United States of America, alleging that on March 22, 1986, he had an accident on board the USS Independence in which he sustained personal injuries, as a result of defendant’s negligence and the defective and unseaworthy nature of defendant’s vessel. Count I of the Complaint prays for recovery founded on negligence while Count II seeks relief based…