FEYEN v. AMERICAN MAIL LINE, LTD.


530 P.2d 830 (1975)

Eddo H. FEYEN, Jr., Respondent, v. AMERICAN MAIL LINE, LTD., a Corporation, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided January 23, 1975.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William F. White, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were White, Sutherland, Parks & Heath, Portland.

Raymond J. Conboy, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Pozzi, Wilson & Atchison and Garry Kahn, Portland.


DENECKE, Justice.

The plaintiff was a mate on the vessel "Korean Mail" operated by the defendant. The plaintiff suffered an injury while working on the ship and filed this action. The trial court, sitting without a jury, found for the plaintiff. The defendant appeals.

The plaintiff was injured when a hatch cover closed on his hand. The hatch covers on the ship operate hydraulically. When they are fully opened they are automatically locked and cannot be closed...

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