Jones v. American Export Isbrandtsen Lines, Inc.

OPINION

POLLACK, District Judge.

The libellant, a seaman, seeks to recover overtime wages and transportation costs claimed to be due him as a result of an 18 day employment as a deck and engine yeoman aboard the respondent’s liner the S/S “ATLANTIC”, during December 1962-January 1963. These claims total $200.31. The libellant further seeks a sum equal to one month’s compensation, or $461.76, pursuant to 46 U.S.C. § 594, contending that he was wrongfully discharged by the respondent before one month’s wages were earned. Finally, the libellant invokes the penalty provisions of 46 U.S.C. § 596,…