Jones Act Seaman Status (Maritime Law)
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Case Details
Landmark seaman status case, ended “enumerated employee” doctrine and gave shipyard workers injured on barges and floating platforms the right to sue their employers as seaman under the Jones Act. Affirmed Ninth Circuit decision which had reversed summary judgment granted by district court.
Additional Notes
Landmark seaman status case, ended “enumerated employee” doctrine and gave shipyard workers injured on barges and floating platforms the right to sue their employers as seaman under the Jones Act. Affirmed Ninth Circuit decision which had reversed summary judgment granted by district court.