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LEWIS v. LEWIS & CLARK MARINE, INC.

No. 99-1331.

531 U.S. 438 (2001)

LEWIS v. LEWIS & CLARK MARINE, INC.

United States Supreme Court.

Decided February 21, 2001.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Roy C. Dripps argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was Gail G. Renshaw.

James V. O'Brien argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.

O'Connor, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.

Justice O'Connor, delivered the opinion of the Court.

This case concerns a seaman's ability to sue a vessel owner in state court for personal injuries sustained aboard a vessel. Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over admiralty and maritime claims, but the jurisdictional statute "sav[es] to suitors in all cases all other remedies to which they are otherwise entitled." 28 U. S. C. § 1333(1). Another statute grants vessel owners the right to seek limited...

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