Evan Lee Deakle, Jr. v. John E. Graham & Sons, a Corp. M/v Clara G., Her Engines, Hull, Tackle, Cargo and Appurtenances Thereof

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• holding that an award of pre-judgment interest on portion of verdict which represented recovery for pain and suffering and mental anguish in an action against a vessel owner for personal injuries was not an abuse of discretion
• where defendant did not controvert facts surrounding attack, evidence of sudden, savage, and unprovoked assault warranted finding of unseaworthiness without regard to fault or notice- of crew member’s violent propensity
• no interest allowed on award for lost future wages
• “[the court] can look to his proven post-injury earnings for a figure below which the jury could not have reasonably chosen amounts intended to represent his expected annual salary installments, absent reliable evidence that [the plaintiff’s] condition will deteriorate”

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