Sugden v. Puget Sound Tug & Barge Co.

ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT DUWAMISH SHIPYARD’S MOTION IN LIMINE DISMISSING PLAINTIFF’S N ON-PECUNIARY DAMAGE CLAIMS

ROTHSTEIN, Chief Judge.

THIS MATTER comes before the court on defendant Duwamish Shipyard’s motion in limine for partial summary judgment dismissing plaintiff’s claim for non-pecuniary damages. Having reviewed the matter, together with all documents in support and in opposition, and being fully advised, the court finds and rules as follows:

I. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

This is a wrongful death action, in admiralty, brought by the estate and surviving family members of Kenneth Sugden against…