Greer v. Continental Gaming Co.

FOREST W. HANNA, Judge.

The plaintiff, Barbara Greer, filed a personal injury suit against the defendants under the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C.App. § 688, et seq. To be covered by the Jones Act, a claimant must prove that she was injured “in the course of her employment” as a “member of a crew of any vessel.” 33 U.S.C. § 902(3)(G). The first prong of the statute is not contested. Mrs. Greer was injured “in the course of her employment.” After a jury trial, the trial court entered judgment in favor of Mrs. Greer in the amount of $500,000 plus post-judgment interest and costs. The defendants’ first…