$1.52 Mil.
Maritime Negligence / Jones Act
Plaintiff was a professional diver involved in making underwater repairs at the Soo Locks which required he use a special wet suit that allows warm water to be pumped into it to keep the diver warm. The Defendant used a defective machine that ultimately overheated and pumped scalding water into Plaintiff’s wet suit, causing 2nd and 3rd degree burn injuries all over his body.