This appeal involves a longshoreman's personal injury action under federal maritime law against the time charterer of a vessel. We affirm the summary judgment for the defendant.
BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Sam Torres worked as a longshoreman in the Port of Long Beach. On April 22, 1987, Torres was injured while working in the hold of the vessel Spring Bear.
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