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Cases

Justice4Mariners represents survivors of maritime injury, sexual assault, and harassment across U.S.-flagged vessels, government vessels, and maritime training programs. Below is a selection of cases we have filed, litigated, or supported. If you believe you have similar claims, please contact us.

Sexual Assault

Yacht Crewmember Sexual Assault Litigation

Sexual AssaultJones Act Negligence+2

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Fort Lauderdale Division · 2025

confidential settlement
Jane Doe #1 vs. Crowley Maritime Corp. et. al.— Sex Trafficking Lawsuit

Jane Doe #1 vs. Crowley Maritime Corp. et. al.— Sex Trafficking Lawsuit

Sex TraffickingSexual Violence+1

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) · 2023

confidential settlement
SIU Apprentice Sexually Assaulted Aboard USNS 2nd Lt John P Bobo

SIU Apprentice Sexually Assaulted Aboard USNS 2nd Lt John P Bobo

Maritime Sexual AssaultMaritime Sexual Harassment+7

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida · 2022

confidential settlement
Cadet-Midshipman-X (Hope Hicks) Lawsuit vs. Maersk Line, Limited — Sexual Assault

Cadet-Midshipman-X (Hope Hicks) Lawsuit vs. Maersk Line, Limited — Sexual Assault

Maritime Sexual AssaultSexual Violence+4

Supreme Court of the State of New York, Nassau County · 2022

confidential settlement
Midshipman-Y vs. Maersk Line, Limited — Cadet Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Midshipman-Y vs. Maersk Line, Limited — Cadet Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Maritime Sexual AssaultSexual Violence+4

Supreme Court of the State of New York, Nassau County · 2022

confidential settlement
Crowley Sex Trafficking And Forced Labor Lawsuit: Vanessa Treminio vs. Crowley Maritime Corp. et. al.

Crowley Sex Trafficking And Forced Labor Lawsuit: Vanessa Treminio vs. Crowley Maritime Corp. et. al.

Sex TraffickingForced Labor+5

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) · 2022

confidential settlement
Shannon Norenberg (Operation Fouled Anchor Whistleblower) vs. U.S. Coast Guard

Shannon Norenberg (Operation Fouled Anchor Whistleblower) vs. U.S. Coast Guard

WhistleblowerWhistleblower Retaliation+4

United States Office of Special Counsel · 2024

active
American President Lines / CMA-CGM Chief Engineer Sexual Harassment & Abuse Lawsuit

American President Lines / CMA-CGM Chief Engineer Sexual Harassment & Abuse Lawsuit

Maritime Assault & BatteryMaritime Harassment & Bullying+7

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia · 2022

active
Captain John Merrone Investigations - Cadet and Crewmember Sexual Harassment & Assaults Aboard U.S. Merchant Vessels

Captain John Merrone Investigations - Cadet and Crewmember Sexual Harassment & Assaults Aboard U.S. Merchant Vessels

Maritime Sexual AssaultSexual Violence+7

N/A · 2022

active
U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command Captain Sexual Assault Lawsuit (Dominguez vs. United States)

U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command Captain Sexual Assault Lawsuit (Dominguez vs. United States)

Sexual AssaultSexual Violence+4

U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey · 2021

active
Lawsuit Against U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) Seeking Records Related to Human Trafficking in Defense Transportation Contracts

Lawsuit Against U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) Seeking Records Related to Human Trafficking in Defense Transportation Contracts

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)Human Trafficking+9

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) · 2023

resolved
U.S. Coast Guard Sexual Misconduct Records Lawsuit - Operation Fouled Anchor

U.S. Coast Guard Sexual Misconduct Records Lawsuit - Operation Fouled Anchor

Operation Fouled AnchorFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)+8

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) · 2022

resolved
Lawsuit Against U.S. Maritime Administration Regarding Sexual Abuse Coverups at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Lawsuit Against U.S. Maritime Administration Regarding Sexual Abuse Coverups at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Lawsuit+8

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) · 2022

resolved