Case Result
$11.7M
Maritime Accident
2020
Houston, TX
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Case Details
Injured sea captain (Jay Riveria) awarded over $11 million in an unseaworthiness claim after suffering serious ankle injuries and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) from a fall on an unseaworthy vessel (improperly illuminated engine room, unmarked hatch door).
Additional Notes
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's ruling, awarding $11,695,136.00 for loss of future earning potential.