Background:
The matter before this Court was Plaintiff's (Kovacs), Motion to Remand. The underlying action involved whether the Court is required to use Panamanian law in arbitrating a Seaman's Wage Act claim made by the plaintiff.

Background:
Plaintiff, Firoz P. Vesuna  ("Vesuna"), filed this action under the Jones Act, unseaworthiness, failure to provide maintenance and cure against defendants Catering and Services International (CSCS) a Netherlands Antilles corporation.

Defendants filed a motion to dismiss on forum non conveniens and to compel arbitration. Vesuna was employed by CSCS aboard two different cruise ship vessels. CSCS and Vesuna had entered into an employment contract where Vesuna agreed to the terms of the contract which incorporated, by reference of the terms of the Collective Bargain Agreement between CSCS and certain unions.

Background:
Plaintiff, Courtney Lawrence ("Lawrence") brought this action in Florida seeking damages and other relief against defendant, Royal Caribbean ("Royal") for damages arising out of alleged injuries sustained during the course of his employment while aboard the Voyager of the Seas.

Lawrence brought this action under the Jones Act, unseaworthiness, maintenance and cure, and Jones Act negligence, and failure to treat unearned and overtime wages.

Background:
This case is a declaratory judgment action involving the right of a cruise ship employee to receive maintenance and cure benefits.

Decedent Eduardo Whitefield ("Whitefield") was employed by plaintiff, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. ("Royal Caribbean"). Following Whitefield's employment he received maintenance and cure benefits for a number of health issues. Royal Caribbean determined that he reached maximum medical improvement and discontinued Whitefield's maintenance and cure payments.