The motion in this case tests the reach of federal maritime jurisdiction. Jones, a longshoreman, was injured while working on a pier unloading bananas, as a result of a defect in or negligent operation of shore based equipment temporarily attached to the ship. He seeks to recover for his injuries from the owner of the vessel under general maritime law, and the Admiralty Extension Act, 46...
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