holding "operator" of a ship liable under the Jones Act despite fact that another defendant had admitted it was the "owner"
Summary of this case from Gazis v. John S. Latsis (Usa) Inc.No. 86-1361.
April 20, 1987.
C.A. 2d Cir. Certiorari denied. Reported below: 811 F. 2d 136.
holding "operator" of a ship liable under the Jones Act despite fact that another defendant had admitted it was the "owner"
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Summary of this case from Don King Productions, Inc. v. DouglasFull title:REYNOLDS v. VON BULOW, BY HER NEXT FRIENDS, AUERSPERG ET AL
Court:U.S.
Date published: Apr 20, 1987
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