Ship Passing at High Rate of Speed Allegedly Results in Injury, Lawsuit

A tugboat captain has sued a fellow tug company as a result of an injury sustained while on the water, according to the filed complaint

Troy Matthiews, a tugboat captain for Bayou Vista, and Tracey, his wife, have filed suit against Crosby Tugs, citing negligence and personal injury stemming from an alleged incident occurring in 2014.

On November 30, 2014, Matthiews was attempting to cross from his boat, the Morgan Ray, to another tugboat, when both boats were passed by a third.  According to the complaint, the third boat, the Crosby Rambler, was going at an excessive rate of speed.  As a result, the wave generated in the Rambler’s wake knocked Matthiews off balance and tossed him between the two other boats, causing severe injury.

The Matthiews have sued the owner of the Rambler, Crosby Tugs, citing the company has being responsible for Troy’s injuries.  They have filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and are seeking compensatory damages and litigation costs.

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