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"A man has filed suit against Inland Marine Service, claiming his right knee was injured after he fell.<br /><br />Robby Lee Harper says he was working as a deckhand and member of the crew of the JB Klinepeter on June 3 when he fell due to a defect in a barge gunnel.<br /><br />In addition to his injured knee, Harper says he lost wages, suffered a loss of earning capacity, experienced pain and suffering and incurred medical costs. He also suffered disability, according to the complaint filed April 9 in Madison County Circuit Court.<br /><br />Inland breached duties to provide Harper with a safe work place, safe equipment and sufficient supervision, the suit states.<br /><br />In the three-count suit, Harper is seeking a judgment in excess of $100,000 and a judgment of not less than $40 per day for maintenance, plus interest, costs and other relief the court deems just.<br /><br />Matthew R. Chapman of Becker, Schroader and Chapman in Granite City will be representing him.<br /><br /><i>Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-369.</i><br />"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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