Penrod Drilling Corp. v. Williams

Supreme Court of Texas · Decided 1993-09-29

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PER CURIAM. In this case we must determine whether punitive damages are available in an unseaworthiness action brought by a Jones Act seaman under general maritime law. In addressing such a claim, the court of appeals reversed a take nothing judgment against Respondent Richard Williams, holding that punitive damages were recoverable by Jones Act seamen in unseaworthiness actions.…

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