Cheuvront v. Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad

OPINION

COHILL, District Judge.

This is an action under the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C. § 688, as amended, and the general maritime law, based on negligence and unseaworthiness of a vessel. The case has been tried to the Court nonjury by stipulation of counsel. Pursuant to Rule 52 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the following findings of fact and conclusions of law are entered.

Findings of Fact

Plaintiff, George Cheuvront, was born October 15, 1944. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Geneva College; he also has a temporary teaching certificate. He has worked irregularly as a substitute teacher…