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Injury on unseaworthy vessel nets sea captain $11M
By Hannah SmithA sea captain was awarded more than $11M in lost future earnings after injuring himself on an unmarked hatch, despite being the employee of no one.
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A sea captain was awarded more than $11M in lost future earnings after injuring himself on an unmarked hatch, despite being the employee of no one.