2. O'Donnell v. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., No. 320, SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, January 6, 1943, Argued , February 1, 1943, Decided
OVERVIEW: Deckhand who obtained seaman status was entitled to that protection when he was injured on shore in the course of his employment, so he was entitled to recover for his employer's negligence under the Jones Act, although injury occurred off the ship.
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