Legal Opinion

Polo Ralph Lauren, L.P. v. Tropical Shipping & Construction Co.

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Decided June 21, 2000No. 98-5729PublishedCited by 36 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

KRAVTTCH, Circuit Judge:

This appeal centers on what recourse, if any, an owner of goods lost at sea has against the carrier when the owner of the goods is not a named party to the bill of lading. We also address the novel issue of what cause of action is afforded under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 46 U.S.GApp. § 1300-1315 (1999) (“COG-SA”).

I. BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Appellants Polo Ralph Lauren, L.P. (“Polo”) and its subrogated insurer, General Accident Insurance Company (“General Accident”), 1 seek damages for cargo lost overboard while in transport with Appellee Tropical…

2Cases cited18 opinions

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