Legal Opinion
Paul v. All Alaskan Seafoods, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided May 29, 2001No. 45388-2-IPublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtEllington, J.
We must decide whether federal maritime law preempts the Washington remedy for willful withholding of fishermen’s wages. We hold it does not, and affirm the award of double wages under the state statute. We also affirm the trial court’s award of attorney fees and prejudgment interest.
FACTS
All Alaskan Seafoods, Inc., and Dalmoreproduct, a Russian fishing company, agreed to fish for crab on the high seas and in the territorial waters of the Russian Federation. The parties created a joint venture, AAS-DMP Management Limited Partnership. Dalmoreproduct contributed its 9,000 metric ton crab quota…
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