Explore 4 court opinions on Vessel Unseaworthiness. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Seaworthiness Dispute
Genesis Marine v. Darrow, decided by Fifth Circuit on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant,...
Seaman's Slip-and-Fall Claim Fails on Lack of Notice
Bommarito v. Belle Chasse Marine Trans, decided by Fifth Circuit on November 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Unseaworthiness, Not Peril of the Sea, Drove Vessel Damage Claim
CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. Ascot Underwriting Ltd., decided by Second Circuit on October 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the interpretation of an "all risks" marine ins...
Court finds no negligence or unseaworthiness in seaman's injury claim
Aadland v. Boat Santa Rita II, Inc., decided by First Circuit on March 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former crew member, sued the defendant vessel owner for negligenc...