White v. Waxler Towing Co.

MAROVITZ, District Judge.

Motion of defendant to quash service and/or to dismiss.

This action arises under the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly known as *321the Jones Act, Sec. 68-8, Title 46, U.S.C. In essence, it is alleged that defendant negligently allowed the deck of the “Eddie Waxier,” a vessel employed in the business of commerce upon the navigable waters, to become slippery and covered with debris, causing plaintiff, a seaman in the employ of defendant, to stumble and fall. Plaintiff seeks damages for injuries caused by the alleged negligence, and alleged unseaworthiness of the vessel…