Lindstrom v. International Nav. Co.

THOMAS, District Judge.

This action was tried before the court and a jury, and verdict for $5,000 rendered. The defendant now moves for a new trial. The plaintiff is the father and administrator of a young woman, who, after several years of domestic service in this country, was returning to her home in Europe, on the steamer St. Paul, for the purpose of a visit. During the voyage the vessel shipped a large wave, which violently swept the steerage passengers backwards and forwards on the deck, and some of them in and out of the companionway leading to the cabin. The complaint charges, and the…