U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Jul. 1, 2010
Fisherman's Suit Can Go Forward
A salmon fisherman traumatized when a cargo ship nearly struck his boat in dense fog off Point Reyes in 2007 can proceed with his emotional distress lawsuit against the ship's owners, a divided federal appellate panel ruled Tuesday.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - A salmon fisherman traumatized when a cargo ship nearly struck his boat in dense fog off Point Reyes in 2007 can proceed with his emotional distress lawsuit against the ship's owners, a divided federal appellate panel ruled Tuesday.
The 2-1 decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel reversed U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken of Oakland. It examined mari...
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