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The Salty Barrister

Experienced admiralty attorney John Fulweiler shares some insights into the "Law of the Sea". Capt. Fulweiler grew up as a RI Boater, and spent several of his collegiate summers as a Safe/Sea Captain.

Hot Off the Press! Punitive Damages

John Fulweiler - Saturday, June 27, 2009

Here's to keeping you all up to date.Yesterday , the United States Supreme Court issued a decision on a maritime personal injury issue. Generally speaking, a seaman is entitled to maintenance (a form of stipend) and cure (medical care) when injured.

Despite some arguments otherwise, the Supreme Court has now held that a seaman can seek an award of punitive damages when the maintenance and cure obligation is willfully and wantonly disregarded. The case, for those legal eagles out there, is Atlantic Sounding Co. v. Townsend, 08-214.

Underway and making way.

--- JKF


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