SABOL v. MERRITT-CHAPMAN & SCOTT CORP.


137 F.Supp. 635 (1955)

Michael SABOL, Libellant, v. MERRITT-CHAPMAN & SCOTT CORP., Respondent.

United States District Court S. D. New York.

December 20, 1955.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Paul C. Matthews and John J. Robinson, New York City, for libellant.

Galli & Locker, New York City, by Ralph H. Terhune, New York City, of counsel, for respondent.


EDELSTEIN, District Judge.

The libellant, an employee of a subcontractor of a prime contractor to the respondent, sues to recover damages for personal injuries sustained while working on board a scow owned by the respondent. As a complete defense to the action, the respondent pleads the acceptance by the libellant of compensation under a compensation award, operating as an assignment to the employer of his rights to recover damages against respondent. 33 U.S.C. &...

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