CANBY, Circuit Judge.
Byron Gizoni appeals after a jury trial in which the jury found that he was not a "seaman" under the Jones Act, 46 App. U.S.C. § 688. Gizoni argues that the trial court erred in instructing the jury on the definition of "seaman." We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291. We reverse and remand.
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FACTS
Byron Gizoni worked for Southwest Marine as a shore-based rigger and riggingforeman. He was allegedly...
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