Legal Case Summary

Michael Dalton v. Maritime Services Corp.


Date Argued: Tue Jun 06 2017
Case Number: 15-70490
Docket Number: 6069973
Judges:Gould, Rawlinson, Burns
Duration: 32 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Michael Dalton v. Maritime Services Corp.** **Docket Number:** 6069973 **Court:** [Assumed court, e.g., United States District Court or appropriate jurisdiction] **Date:** [Assumed date, e.g., October 2023] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Michael Dalton - **Defendant:** Maritime Services Corp. **Background:** Michael Dalton filed a lawsuit against Maritime Services Corp. alleging [specific claims, e.g., negligence, breach of contract, employment disputes, etc.]. The case arose from incidents that [briefly outline the facts leading to the dispute, e.g., a maritime accident, employment issues at sea, personal injury claims, etc.]. **Claims:** Dalton's primary claims against Maritime Services Corp. include [list claims, e.g., failure to provide a safe working environment, wrongful termination, failure to pay wages, etc.]. He argues that the alleged actions of the defendant contributed to [specific injuries or damages claimed]. **Defendant's Position:** Maritime Services Corp. contends that [summarize the defense's arguments, e.g., denying negligence, asserting that proper safety measures were in place, or arguing lack of jurisdiction, etc.]. They may also present counterclaims or defenses based on [mention any relevant statutes, contractual obligations, or industry standards]. **Court Proceedings:** Pre-trial motions included [describe any significant motions, e.g., motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment]. Both parties engaged in discovery, and evidence was presented regarding [mention key evidence such as witness testimonies, expert opinions, documentary evidence, etc.]. **Outcome:** The case reached [describe the resolution, e.g., a court ruling, jury verdict, settlement]. The court [explain the decision, e.g., found in favor of the plaintiff, awarded damages, dismissed the case, etc.]. **Significance:** This case sets a precedent in [highlight any implications of the case for the maritime industry, employment law, worker safety regulations, etc.]. It also illustrates [any relevant legal principles or considerations addressed in the case]. **Conclusion:** Michael Dalton's litigation against Maritime Services Corp. emphasizes critical issues related to [summarize the key themes of the case, e.g., workplace safety, employer liability in maritime operations, etc.]. The ruling reflects the court's interpretation of [mention any relevant laws or regulations that were pivotal in the case]. (Note: Specific facts, claims, outcomes, and dates have not been provided as the actual case details are unknown. This summary serves as a template that would need to be filled with accurate case specifics.)

Michael Dalton v. Maritime Services Corp.


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