EDITH H. JONES, Chief Judge:
Leroy Johnson ("Johnson") sustained injuries while working as a seaman for Cenac Towing, Inc. ("Cenac"). He sued Cenac in federal court for negligence under the Jones Act, unseaworthiness, and maintenance and cure benefits. Following a bench trial, the district court denied maintenance and cure because Johnson willfully concealed his preexisting physical problems from Cenac, but the court awarded him damages under the Jones Act. Cenac...
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