3 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 19 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 McDermott International, Inc. v. Wilander.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McDermott International, Inc. v. Wilander Anchor | green | “the key to seaman status is employment-related connection to a vessel in navigation.” | 15 |
| 2 | Carumbo v. Cape Cod S. S. Co. | green | “one who does any sort of work aboard a ship in navigation” | 2 |
| 3 | Carumbo v. Cape Cod S. S. Co. | green | “one who does any sort of work aboard a ship in navigation is a 'seaman' within the meaning of the jones act.” | 2 |
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.