Legal Opinion
Ferrara v. a & v. FISHING, INC.
District Court, D. Massachusetts
Decided May 11, 1995No. Civ. A. 93-10568-JLTPublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Memorandum
TAURO, Chief Judge.
Plaintiff James Ferrara was injured when the fishing boat he captained, the JOSEPHINE MARIE, sank off the Massachusetts coast. He is now suing A & V Fishing, owner of the JOSEPHINE MARIE, claiming that his injuries were caused by the unseaworthiness of the vessel. At issue are the parties’ cross motions for summary judgment.
I. Facts
The facts surrounding this controversy are not in dispute. The JOSEPHINE MARIE, a fishing vessel owned and operated by the defendant A & V Fishing, sank in February, 1992, after striking a submerged object. The parties agree that the…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Mitchell v. Trawler Racer, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1960
- Boudoin v. Lykes Bros. Steamship Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1955
- The DoyleCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1939
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