Date: 03-25-2015

Case Style: John Doe v. Maersk Line, Ltd.

Case Number: CL09000576-01

Judge: JEM

Court: Circuit Court, City of Portsmouth, Virginia

Plaintiff's Attorney: Jim Chapman

Defendant's Attorney: John Holloway

Description: Portsmouth, VA - John Doe, a merchant seaman, sued Maersk Line, Ltd. on a Jone Act theory claiming that Maersk negligently failed under maritime law to provide psychiatric and medical care to the plaintiff after he was sexually assaulted while on shore leave. Plaintiff claimed that he was punched, kicked, forced to drink alcohol and raped by men who appeared to be police officers.

Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict for $3.75 million.

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