Valerie Russo v. Apl Marine Services, Ltd.

MEMORANDUM **

Valerie Russo, a crewmember on the APL Korea, sued the ship’s owner, APL Marine Services, Ltd. (“APL”), and its captain, James Londagin, alleging state law and maritime claims arising out of alleged harassment by Londagin after their romantic relationship ended and the termination of her employment. After the district court granted partial summary judgment in favor of APL on Russo’s claims for harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and unseaworthiness, a jury returned a defense verdict on Russo’s Jones Act claim for negligent infliction of emotional…