Author: Georges Legrand
MBLB Wins Summary Dismissal of Negligence and Unseaworthiness Claims
Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett is defending a lawsuit in which an experienced captain brought suit against his employer for injuries allegedly sustained while... More
Punitive Damages Awarded Against a Jones Act Seaman
In what is believed to be a case of first impression, a jury in federal court in Illinois has awarded punitive damages against a... More
Collateral Source Rule Does Not Apply to Cure Expenses; Attorney’s Fee Claim Reversed
It is well established under the General Maritime Law that a seaman who becomes injured or ill while in the service of the vessel... More