Rasmussen v. Twin Harbor Stevedoring & Tug Co.

This action was brought to recover damages for personal injuries. It was brought under the Federal employers ’ liability act which by the merchant marine act was made applicable to seamen. The cause was tried to the court and a jury and resulted in a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the sum of $5,000. Motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial were interposed, both of which were overruled. Judgment was entered upon the verdict, from which the defendant appeals.

The accident happened March 3, 1926. At this time the ship Milan Maru was being loaded in the harbor at…