Guzman v. Pichirilo

369 U.S. 698 (1962)

GUZMAN

v.

PICHIRILO.

No. 358.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued March 27, 1962.

Decided May 21, 1962.

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIRST CIRCUIT.

Harvey B. Nachman argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was Max Goldman.

Seymour P. Edgerton argued the cause and filed briefs for respondent.

Petitioner, a longshoreman, was injured while unloading the M/V Carib, of Dominican registry, when a shackle broke causing one of the ship's booms to fall upon and severely injure him. He brought this suit in admiralty to recover damages resulting…