A Louisiana seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming that a lack of proper supervision led to his injuries. The suit was filed in federal court in New Orleans against Rentrop Tugs Inc. on Friday, November 19, 2010.
George L. Cote filed a lawsuit against Rentrop Tugs Inc. in federal court for alleged injuries he sustained on December 23, 2009, while working as a seaman. He was working onboard the vessel M/V Miss Hillary when the alleged
maritime accident took place.
Mr. Cote claims that he sustained severe and disabling injuries to his right arm and other parts of his body when the unspecified incident occurred. He claims that his injuries required him to seek treatment from various healthcare providers.
He also claims that his injuries left him with physical, mental and emotional pain and suffering, loss of wages, as well as a loss of earning capacity and loss of life's enjoyment.
Mr. Cote has accused Rentrop Tugs Inc. of failing to provide a safe workplace, failing to maintain the vessel in a condition reasonably fit for its intended use and neglecting to provide appropriate and sufficient equipment and staff to perform the intended task. He also accuses his employer of failing to provide proper supervision and training.
Mr. Cote is seeking maintenance and cure as well as damages and his attorney’s costs.
The case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Martin L. C. Feldman.
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