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971831P.pdf 06/01/1998 Donald Alholm v. American Steamship
U.S. Court of Appeals Case No: 97-1831
and No: 97-1840
District of Minnesota
Plaintiff failed to make timely service on either his doctor or
hospital and claims against them were properly dismissed; evidence
was sufficient to show employer's negligence during docking
operation caused plaintiff's injury; jury was properly instructed
on contributory negligence; under the Jones Act, the tortfeasor is
responsible for injuries occurring during treatment.