Jeff Tillery, a partner in the Maritime Practice Group, was quoted in the gCaptain article “U.S. Supreme court Strikes Down Jones Act Seaman’s Bid for Punitive Damages in Personal Injury Suit” about the Supreme Court ruling in Dutra Group v. Batterton. The article explains the case decision, which holds that a plaintiff may not recover punitive damages on a maritime claim of unseaworthiness. Jeff explains how the ruling is favorable for vessel owners who are unable to obtain insurance for unseaworthy risk or who are unaware of unsafe conditions on their vessels. Click here to read the full article.