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| Court: | U.S. Supreme Court |
| Topic: | Admiralty |
| Title: | NORFOLK SHIPBUILDING & DRYDOCK CORP. v. GARRI |
| Date: | 06/04/01 |
| Case Number: | 00-346 |
| Summary: | Even though not specifically recognized by any admiralty statute, the negligent breach of a general maritime duty of care is actionable under maritime common law when it causes death, as it is when it causes injury. |
| Court: | U.S. Supreme Court |
| Topic: | Admiralty |
| Title: | LEWIS v. LEWIS & CLARK MARINE, INC. |
| Date: | 02/21/01 |
| Case Number: | 99-1331 |
| Summary: | State courts may adjudicate personal injury claims against vessel owners pursuant to the savings clause of 28 USC 1333(1) so long as the vessel owner's right to seek limitation of liability is protected. |