U.S. Supreme Court,
Civil Litigation,
Admiralty/Maritime
Dec. 26, 2018
Personal injury on the high seas
The case asks whether punitive damages are available in a crewmember’s personal injury suit alleging a violation of the general maritime law’s duty to provide a seaworthy vessel.
Molly Henry
Schwabe, Williamson & WyattEmail: mhenry@schwabe.com
Molly is a transportation, ports and maritime attorney. The views expressed herein are the author's alone, and not those of the firm or its clients.
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With its acceptance of The Dutra Group v. Batterton, 18-266, the U.S. Supreme Court has signaled that it will calm an area of particularly rough seas next year. The case asks whether punitive damages are available in a crewmember's personal injury suit alleging a violation of the general maritime law's duty to...
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