John v. Salisbury Towing Corp.

By Judge Charles E. Poston

This matter comes before the Court after the conclusion of a hearing on the Defendant’s Plea in Bar of the Statute of Limitations and Motion to Dismiss. Upon consideration of the memoranda submitted by counsel, arguments presented at the hearing, and applicable authority, the Court grants the Defendant’s Plea in Bar and Motion to Dismiss.

Background

This action results from alleged injuries to a seaman and is brought under the provisions of the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C. § 31304, and the general maritime law of the United States. This Court has jurisdiction under the…