District Court, E.D. Louisiana November 9, 1967 (Cumberland v. Isthmian Lines, Inc.)

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FACTS

COMISKEY, District Judge.

1. Robert E. Cumberland, Sr., was employed by Isthmian Lines, Inc., as an ablebodied seaman aboard its S.S. STEEL VOYAGER from October 2, 1961 until January 30, 1962. He brought suit for damages alleging negligence under the Jones Act and unseaworthiness under the General Maritime Law against his employer.