Panama fisherman sues cruise line for not helping
The Miami Herald Tuesday 15th May, 2012
PANAMA CITY, Panama -- A Panamanian man who watched his two companions die while surviving at sea for 28 days in their small disabled boat has sued a U.S. cruise line because one of its ships failed to help, his attorney said.Attorney Edna Ramos said Sunday that the lawsuit alleging negligence by Princess Cruise Lines was filed in a Florida state court on behalf of Adrian Vazquez.The 18-year-old Vazquez and companions Fernando Osorio, 16, and El...
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