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Yes. Failing to disclose prior injuries had the effect of reducing
a Jones Act award of a seaman who was injured while working
for a towing company. In filling out job applications, the seaman
had indicated he had not suffered any on-the-job injuries and
did not have physical conditions that might interfere with or
hinder his job performance.
To read the full court decision of the United States Court of
Appeal's decision in Johnson v. Cenac Towing. click here
The court decision is in Adobe format so you will have to wait a
few seconds for the decision to appear.
a Jones Act award of a seaman who was injured while working
for a towing company. In filling out job applications, the seaman
had indicated he had not suffered any on-the-job injuries and
did not have physical conditions that might interfere with or
hinder his job performance.
To read the full court decision of the United States Court of
Appeal's decision in Johnson v. Cenac Towing. click here
The court decision is in Adobe format so you will have to wait a
few seconds for the decision to appear.
