Customer accuses boat steering mechanism manufacturer of negligence

Customer accuses boat steering mechanism manufacturer of negligence: CLEARWATER — An Oklahoma man is suing the manufacturer of a boat steering mechanism, alleging product liability.

Federal judge moves shipping vessel injury case back to state court

Federal judge moves shipping vessel injury case back to state court: TAMPA — The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida has granted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit involving injuries suffered by the captain of a shipping vessel.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Florida seaman alleges negligence against employer

Florida seaman alleges negligence against employer: FORT LAUDERDALE — A seaman is suing her employer, Blue Sea 1 LLC, citing alleged insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries and negligence after the captain of a vessel pushed her down the stairs.

Repair company seeks foreclosure on cruise ship, alleging upaid services

Repair company seeks foreclosure on cruise ship, alleging upaid services: A ship-repair company is filing suit against the cruise ship Americana for allegations of unpaid services and seeks foreclosure of the vessel.

Yacht owner blames maritime service company for water damage

Yacht owner blames maritime service company for water damage: FORT LAUDERDALE — A yacht owner is suing a Fort Lauderdale maritime service company, alleging negligence caused damage to its property.

64-year-old's layoff financially motivated, doesn't violate federal law, 11th Circuit rules

64-year-old's layoff financially motivated, doesn't violate federal law, 11th Circuit rules: The layoff of a 64-year-old Jacksonville maritime employee whose job was then held by a much younger co-worker in 2014 didn't violate federal law and was motivated by financial factors, an appeals court recently ruled.