Legal Opinion
Massachusetts Lobstermen's Ass'n, Inc. v. United States
District Court, D. Massachusetts
Decided December 17, 1982No. Civ. A. 80-463-NPublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
DAVID S. NELSON, District Judge.
This cause of action has been filed by the plaintiff, Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association [hereinafter MLA], against the United States of America. The complaint alleges “tortious acts” by the United States Coast Guard causing the sinking of the lobsterboat “Jamie Leigh.” The MLA is a nonprofit corporation with its principal place of business in Marshfield, Massachusetts. The MLA is the assignee and subrogee of rights possessed by King & Sons Fishing Co., the legal owners of the vessel. Thus, the MLA is the real party in interest and has…
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