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A deckhand who was shocked while plugging in a shoddy light has filed a $1.3 million lawsuit.
In the suit filed on July 22 in federal court in New Orleans, Edward Shane Nichols alleges he was “electrocuted” while plugging a light into a socket aboard the “Kirsten J.” The voltage knocked him down. He said the plug was held together by masking tape and there was no cap. Moreover, he claims the lighting had not even functioned since March.
Nichols filed the suit against Monroe Marine & Associates and Associated Marine Equipment for negligence and failure to provide a safe working place and seaworthy vessel.
He seeks $1.3 million in compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, emotional pain and stress, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of earning capacity, maintenance, cure and attorney’s fees.
Source: Louisiana Record
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