Trimm v. United Fruit Co.

KNOX, District Judge.

For six or more years, plaintiff was employed as an engineer upon ships owned or operated by defendant. Upon his last voyage, and while engaged in performing his duties, he fell to the floor plates, sustaining a superficial injury to his head. The man remained in a coma, and was finally flown ashore and placed in a hospi tal. During his stay there, he became violent and had to be restrained. After a time he quieted down and was brought to New York and given treatment in a marine hospital. Subsequently, he was removed to a State institution where he has received treatment…