Luckenbach Overseas Corporation v. Penland

SELLERS, Justice.

Charles D. Penland brought this suit to recover damages for personal injuries against Luckenbach Overseas Corporation and the unseaworthiness of its vessel, the S. S. Audrey J. Luckenbach, as well as to recover maintenance and cure. The trial was to a jury and upon the jury’s answer to special issues, the Court denied Penland any recovery based upon his claim of negligence, and no appeal from this part of the judgment is brought forward.

The jury found, among other issues, that Penland had not reached his maximum recovery from medical treatment and that he would reach his…