Legal Opinion
Pedro Alma v. Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co., as Trustee for Tanker Charter Corporation and Maritime Overseas Corporation
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided August 17, 1982No. 79-4614PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HUG, Circuit Judge:
This case involves a ship owner’s appeal of a judgment that held it liable for damages for the. injuries of an employee. The ship owner disputes the district court’s consideration of a medical expert’s opinion and challenges the computation of the damage award. We affirm the judgment of the district court,
BACKGROUND AND FACTS
Alma brought this action under the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C. § 688, for injuries suffered in a fall while he was serving aboard the Overseas Juneau as an ordinary seaman. He named as defendants the ship’s owner, Maritime Overseas Corporation, and its…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- William H. Traver v. David MeshriyCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1980
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- Reid L. Feldman, as Administrator of the Estate of Nancy Feldman, Deceased, Plaintiff-Appellee-Cross-Appellant v. Allegheny Airlines, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1975
- States Steamship Company, a Corporation v. Philippine Air Lines, a Corporation, and Qantas Airways, a CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1970
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3Cited by29 opinions
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