Jury finds for defense on maritime injuries claim – Defense Verdict

By Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published: January 2, 2012

Tags: Gloucester County Circuit Court, Judge Norman A. Thomas, Maritime, Million-Dollar Defense Verdicts, Personal Injury

Plaintiff sued under maritime law for injuries to his back, knee and shoulder allegedly sustained while working as a commercial fisherman for the defendant. Plaintiff claimed that defendant failed to provide a proper ladder to use, failed to train the plaintiff, violated various OSHA standards, including the “general duty clause,” and failed to conduct a ...

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