Hammonds v. Inland Tugs Co.

Mr. JUSTICE GEORGE J. MORAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant, Inland Tugs Company, appeals from a judgment entered on a jury verdict in a case brought under the Jones Act (46 USC §688 (1976)) and general maritime law.

Plaintiff’s complaint alleged that on June 16,1975, while employed as a deckhand on the M/V Frank Rader, owned by defendant, he suffered injuries to his shoulder, hip and back as the result of a fall. Plaintiff was attempting to lay scissor wires (cables) between the barges, which were being towed by the M/V Frank Rader. While attempting to tighten the scissor wires…