Case Status
2 results
SPRIETSMA, REX R. v. MERCURY MARINE (27444)
Order dated: 01/22/02Docket number: 01-706
Action:
The petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.
SPRIETSMA, REX R. v. MERCURY MARINE (27444)
Order dated: 06/17/02Docket number: 01-706
Action:
The motions of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument are granted.
A description of the questions presented by the case has been prepared:
(1) The Act expressly provides that compliance with this chapter or standards, regulations, or orders prescribed under this chapter does not relieve a person from liability at common law or under State law (46 U.S.C. 4311(g) ); (2) the U.S. Coast Guard has never adopted any standard or regulation with respect to propeller guards; and (3) the United States has taken the position that common law no-propeller-guard claims do not conflict with or otherwise frustrate any federal statutory or regulatory purpose?
An opinion has been handed down: