United States Supreme Court
NORFOLK SHIPBUILDING & DRYDOCK CORP. v. GARRI, 00-346
Even though not specifically recognized by any admiralty statute, the negligent breach of a general maritime duty of care is actionable under maritime common law when it causes death, as it is when it causes injury.
Appellate Information
- Decided 06/04/2001
- Published 06/04/2001
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- United States Supreme Court