Whitney Allen v. Seacoast Products, Inc.

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• holding lack of knowledge is not an excuse for liability, but such liability is vicariously derived
• holding lack of knowledge is not an excuse for liability, but such liability is vicariously derived
• suggesting Jones Act, FELA standard may not apply under these circumstances
• suggesting Jones Act, FELA standard may not apply under these circumstances
• it is established beyond question that misuse of even nondefective, otherwise seaworthy equipment may nevertheless create an unseaworthy condition
• “It is established beyond question that misuse of even non-defective, otherwise seaworthy equipment may nevertheless create an unseaworthy condition.”

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