4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 23 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Robert West v. Midland Enterprises, Inc., the Ohio River Company, and Motor Vessel W.H. Dickhoner.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert West v. Midland Enterprises, Inc., the Ohio River Company, and Motor Vessel W.H. Dickhoner Anchor | green | “(1) he was working as a seaman, (2) he became ill or injured while in the vessel's service, and (3) he lost wages or incurred expenditures relating to the treatment of the illness or injury.” | 7 |
| 2 | Jon Anthony Jauch, Plaintiff-Appellant-Cross-Appellee v. Nautical Services, Inc., Defendant-Appellee-Cross-Appellant | green | “if the vessel owner would have employed the seaman even had the requested disclosure been made, concealment will not bar the seaman's recovery of maintenance and cure.” | 6 |
| 3 | Cunningham v. Interlake Steamship Co. | green | “arises regardless of fault and whether or not employment on the ship actually caused the seaman's injury.” | 5 |
| 4 | Cunningham v. Interlake Steamship Co. | green | “during the period of injury or illness.” | 5 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.