MICHAEL J. KELLY, J.
Defendant appeals as of right a judgment of the circuit court awarding plaintiff $500,000. The judgment reflected a jury verdict finding defendant liable for injuries sustained by plaintiff while he was working aboard defendant's ship. We reverse and remand for a new trial on the issue of damages.
This is an action arising under federal admiralty law. In his complaint, plaintiff alleged negligence under the Jones Act, 46 USC 688 et...
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