CASSADY v. AMERICAN COMMERCIAL BARGE LINE COMPANY

Civ. A. No. 70-618.

319 F.Supp. 479 (1970)

William CASSADY, Plaintiff, v. AMERICAN COMMERCIAL BARGE LINE COMPANY and Inland Tugs Company, Defendants.

United States District Court, W. D. Pennsylvania.

November 12, 1970.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Hymen Schlesinger, Pittsburgh, Pa., for plaintiff.

Giles J. Gaca, Thomson, Rhodes & Grigsby, Pittsburgh, Pa., for defendants.


OPINION

WEIS, District Judge.

The wandering nature of a seaman's occupation is not unexpectedly reflected in the varied forums in which he commences litigation. However, just as a seaman is conscious of the absolute necessity of having his vessel navigate in established channels to insure safe passage, so must his litigation follow defined and regulated patterns.

The defendants in this case have filed a motion under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a), alleging...

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