Background:
National Maintenance and Repair, filed an Amended Complaint for exoneration from or limitation of liability pursuant to 46 U.S.C. §181 seeking to limit its liability to $30,000 the alleged value of their interest in the vessel.

The Complaint alleged that the M/V Hanford Beaver sank, which may have resulted in damages or injury to Vincent Ray Deering (the plaintiff in the underlying cause of action) and other members aboard the M/V Hartford who were employees of National Maintenance.

Background:
Plaintiff, Brett Kurpiel, filed this action under the Jones Act alleging he sustained injuries while working for defendant, Calumet River Fleeting, Inc. Kurpiel alleged his injuries were a result of Calumet's negligence and unseaworthiness of their vessel.

Background:
Deckhand, Micael Sherwood ("Sherwood") brought this action against his employers seeking recovery under the Jones Act and general maritime law for injuries he allegedly sustained during his employment.

Sherwood alleged he suffered an injury while working as a deckhand who's vessels travel on the Mississippi River. Sherwood has asked for arbitration.

Background:
National Maintenance and Repair appealed from an order of the circuit court which confirmed a decision by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission ("Commission") awarding Roger Gale ("Gale") benefits under the Worker's Compensation Act ("Act").