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Yacht Crewmember Sexual Assault Litigation
April 7, 2025 · U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Fort Lauderdale Division
- Case Title:
- Girmay v. M/Y EALU et al., No. 0:25-cv-60661-WPD (S.D. Fla. 2025)
- Case Type:
- Sexual AssaultJones Act NegligenceUnseaworthinessMaintenance and Cure
- Filed in:
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Fort Lauderdale Division
- Attorneys:
- Ryan Melogy
Case Summary
A female crewmember employed aboard the M/Y EALU, a 132-foot Northcoast motor yacht, was sexually assaulted in her sleep by a male crewmember she had been forced to share a cabin with. The action was brought in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida under the Jones Act and General Maritime Law, including claims for unseaworthiness, maintenance and cure, and punitive damages.
Procedural History
- April 7, 2025: Seafarer’s Verified Complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Ryan Melogy of Justice4Mariners and Adria G. Notari of Notari Law, P.A.
News Coverage
Key Filings
- ComplaintComplaint: Girmay vs. M/Y Ealu
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