In a “maintenance and cure” claim arising from an accident off the coast of Alaska, the 9th Circuit has affirmed the trial court’s denial of punitive damages and fees, despite the seaman’s success on the merits:
We decline Ward’s invitation to create a per se rule whereby seamen who are forced to file suit in federal […]
Filed under Uncategorized, Attorney fees, Punitive damages, Maritime claims
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