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John Doe v. Maersk Line, Ltd.
Date: 03-25-2015
Case Number: CL09000576-01
Judge: JEM
Court: Circuit Court, City of Portsmouth, Virginia
Plaintiff's Attorney: <a href="http://www.morelaw.com/lawyers/atty.asp?f=James&l=Chapman,%20IV&i=104228&z=23510" target="_new">Jim Chapman</a>
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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About This Case
What was the outcome of John Doe v. Maersk Line, Ltd.?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $3.75 million.
Which court heard John Doe v. Maersk Line, Ltd.?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, City of Portsmouth, Virginia, VA. The presiding judge was JEM.
Who were the attorneys in John Doe v. Maersk Line, Ltd.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Jim Chapman. Defendant's attorney: John Holloway.
When was John Doe v. Maersk Line, Ltd. decided?
This case was decided on March 25, 2015.