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Hurley Quoted in Articles on Supreme Court Ruling in Dutra Group v. Batterton Case

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June 27, 2019

Grady Hurley, a partner in and co-leader of the Maritime Litigation and Arbitration Team, was quoted in Law360, The Waterways Journal Weekly, and The Maritime Executive on the recent Supreme Court ruling in Dutra Group v. Batterton. The articles explain the Supreme Court’s recent ruling which holds that a seaman may not recover punitive damages on a maritime claim of unseaworthiness. Grady explains how the high court’s decision mitigates any uncertainty or conflict among circuit courts and mentions how it will facilitate attorneys advising their clients on the fair value of their claims. The ruling will bring uniformity under the law and provide a reasonable amount of certainty to maritime practitioners trying cases.

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