Chotin Transportation, Inc., Cross-Appellee v. United States of America, Cross-Appellant

Upon review of the majority opinion, I am constrained to concur, in part, and respectfully dissent, in part, for the reasons hereinafter set forth. Initially, I am in accord with the majority’s conclusion to affirm the trial court’s judgment in applying maritime comparative negligence principles and assessing 50% of the liability for Chotin’s damages against the United States arising as a result of the lockmaster’s negligence anchored in 33 C.F.R. 207.300 in failing to control and manage the lock and to direct and supervise mooring operations of the Keegan and her barge train during lockage;…