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Fisherman Hurt by Winch Awarded $1.7 Million

August 9, 1985

By Nancy Drucker The Standard-Times August 9, 1985 A federal judge in Boston awarded nearly $1.7 million Thursday to a Somerville fisherman and his family for injuries caused at sea…

U.S. Weather Agency Held Liable in Storm Deaths

December 22, 1984

U.S. Weather Agency Held Liable In Storm Deaths By The Associated Press The New York Times December 22, 1984 BOSTON, Dec. 21 – A Federal district judge ruled today that…

Captain’s Forgery After Sea Tragedy Ends in Payment

November 29, 1977

Captain’s Forgery After Sea Tragedy Ends in Payment Captain’s Forgery After Sea Tragedy Ends In Payment By Tim Sullivan Gloucester Daily Times November 29, 1977 A tiny, easily-overlooked alteration in…

Tanker Firm Sued for $60 Million

December 26, 1976

By William F. Doherty The Boston Globe December 21, 1976 A class action suit was filed by a group of Cape Cod fishermen in US District Court in Boston Saturday…