McCord v. Moore-McCormack Lines, Inc.

SUGARMAN, District Judge.

John McCord commenced an action for personal injuries sustained by him while a member of the crew of the S.S. MOORE MACREED, a vessel owned, operated and controlled by the defendant, Moore-McCormack Lines, Inc. He claimed $¿0,000 damages for personal injuries in a “First Cause of Action” and $50,000 damages for wages and maintenance and cure in a “Second Cause of Action”. Damages under the “First Cause of Action” were stated to include past and future inability of plaintiff “to pursue his usual vocation”.

The “First Cause of Action” alleged in Paragraph IV:

“That…