Givens v. Prudential-Grace Lines, Inc.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

FULLAM, District Judge.

In this maritime personal injury action a longshoreman seeks to recover damages from a shipowner for injuries allegedly caused by the “carelessness and negligence of the defendant, by its agents, servants, workmen and employees . . . and the failure of defendant to satisfy its nondelegable duty and obligation to provide plaintiff with a reasonably safe place to work.” The Complaint asserts jurisdiction based on diversity of citizenship and demands a trial by jury. Plaintiff was injured on or about September 11, 1973, and his maritime tort claim is…