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WHITMAN v. MILES

No. CIV. 03-61-P-H.

294 F.Supp.2d 117 (2003)

Melodee WHITMAN, Plaintiff, v. Rick MILES, Defendant.

United States District Court, D. Maine.

November 20, 2003.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

R. Terrance Duddy, Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman, Portland, ME, for Melodee Whitman, Plaintiff.

Leonard W. Langer, Tompkins, Clough, Hirshon & Langer, Portland, ME, for Rick Miles, Defendant.

DECISION AND ORDER ON DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

HORNBY, District Judge.

Under ancient maritime law principles, a sailor who is injured or becomes sick while in the service of the ship has a right to "maintenance and cure" (living and medical expenses) from the ship owner until the sailor is cured or until the illness or injury is diagnosed as permanent and incapable of being improved.

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