GEORGOUSSIS v. EXTRAMAR PANAMA, S.A.


194 F.Supp. 181 (1960)

Georgios GEORGOUSSIS, Libellant, v. EXTRAMAR PANAMA, S.A., Arisona Argentina, S.A., Olympic Maritime, S.A., and THE S.S. ALBA, her engines, boilers, tackle, etc., Respondents.

United States District Court S. D. New York.

December 16, 1960.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lebovici & Safir, New York City, for libellant.

Hill, Betts, Yamaoka, Freehill & Longcope, New York City, Robert S. Blanc, Jr., New York City, of counsel, for respondents.


MacMAHON, District Judge.

This is a motion by respondents, three foreign corporations, for an order dismissing this action on the grounds of forum non conveniens.

Libellant, a native of Greece presently domiciled in Brazil, has brought this action under Panamanian law to recover damages for severe injuries allegedly suffered while a seaman aboard a Panamanian vessel at Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Respondents neither maintain offices, nor have officers...

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