RUNYAN v. GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO.

No. 9598.

141 F.2d 396 (1944)

RUNYAN v. GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO.

Circuit Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit.

March 20, 1944.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Bernsteen & Bernsteen and Charles Auerbach, both of Cleveland, Ohio, for appellant.

Duncan, Leckie, McCreary, Schlitz & Hinslea and J. Harold Traverse, all of Cleveland, Ohio, for appellee.

Before ALLEN, HAMILTON, and McALLISTER, Circuit Judges.


HAMILTON, Circuit Judge.

Appellant was a seaman employed by appellee aboard its harbor tug, James H. Cassidy, which was a vessel licensed for coasting trade and engaged in the business of commerce and navigation on the Great Lakes.

On June 14, 1938, in the course of his work, appellant sustained an injury to his hand and on November 14, 1938, instituted an action under Section 33 of the Merchant Marine Act, 46 U.S.C.A. § 688. Trial was had before a jury...

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