Atlantic Sounding Co., Inc., et al. v. Townsend
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-214 | 11th Cir. | Mar 2, 2009 | Jun 25, 2009 | 5-4 | Thomas | OT 2008 |
Issue: Whether a seaman may recover punitive damages for the willful failure to pay maintenance and cure.
Judgment: Affirmed and remanded, 5-4, in an opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas on June 25, 2009.
Merit Briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Atlantic Sounding, Inc. and Weeks Marine, Inc.
- Brief for Respondent Edgar Townsend
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Atlantic Sounding Company, Inc., and Weeks Marine, Inc.
Amicus briefs
- Brief for Cruise Lines International Association in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the Sailors’ Union of the Pacific in Support of Respondent
- Brief for Port Ministries International in Support of Respondent
- Brief for American Association for Justice in Support of Respondent
Certiorari-Stage Documents
- Opinion below (11th Circuit)
- Petition for certiorari
- Brief in opposition
- Brief of American Waterways Operators, et al. (in support of petitioners)
- Brief of Cruise Lines International Association (in support of petitioners)
- Brief of United Maritime Group, LLC (in support of petitioners)