Suit alleges crew sent into pirate-infested waters without protection . Hicks is seeking at least $ 75,000 , and `` reserves the right to amend this pleading for a certain amount in the future , as it is too early to determine the maximum amount of plaintiff 's damages , '' according to the suit . Representatives of ship 's owners have yet to comment . Richard Hicks was hijacked by pirates Monday . Plaintiff Maersk Alabama , of Royal Palm Beach , Royal Palm Beach , was the ship 's steward .
Suit alleges crew sent into pirate-infested waters without protection . Representatives of ship 's owners have yet to comment . Richard Hicks was hijacked by pirates Monday . Plaintiff Maersk Alabama , of Royal Palm Beach , Royal Palm Beach , was the ship 's steward .