BALTIMORE, MD News (9/24/2024) – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced a lawsuit against the owners and managers of the cargo ship M/V Dali following the vessel’s collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024. The lawsuit seeks damages from Grace Ocean Private Limited, the ship’s owner, and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., the company managing the vessel, for their roles in the incident that led to the destruction of the bridge and caused extensive economic, environmental, and human losses.
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The suit, filed on behalf of the State of Maryland and its agencies, including the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), the Maryland Port Administration (MPA), and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), highlights the significant and far-reaching impact of the incident. The crash, which resulted in the collapse of the iconic bridge, claimed six lives and disrupted traffic, shipping routes, and local businesses. The state is also facing long-term economic and environmental damages, including lost toll and tax revenues, pollution in the Patapsco River, and increased air pollution from rerouted traffic.
“For the past six months, Marylanders have had and will continue to shoulder the costs and burden caused by the misconduct of Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd.,” Attorney General Brown said in a statement. “We have grieved the loss of six lives, endured increased traffic, and faced disruption to our economy. Maryland will rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge, but Marylanders should not have to pay for the Dali owner’s and manager’s negligence.”
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The lawsuit comes after an extensive investigation into the events leading up to the collision, which found the disaster was preventable. According to the investigation, the M/V Dali suffered two power failures shortly before the crash, leaving the ship without propulsion or steering capabilities. It was later revealed that the ship had experienced similar issues the day before but failed to address or report them. Faulty equipment, mismanagement, and safety violations were also cited as contributing factors to the catastrophe.
Governor Wes Moore expressed the state’s commitment to rebuilding and seeking accountability, stating, “We will continue to work together to come back from this historic catastrophe, rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge, and make Marylanders whole.”
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The lawsuit seeks compensation for various damages, including the cost of replacing the bridge, lost revenues, environmental contamination, and the long-term effects of increased infrastructure wear and tear. The state is also seeking punitive damages and attorney fees, arguing that the owners and managers of the M/V Dali should bear full financial responsibility for the disaster.
Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd. have sought to limit their liability to the value of the ship, an amount far below the damages Maryland has incurred. The state has asked the court to deny this request and hold the companies fully accountable.
The case marks a significant legal step for Maryland as it seeks to recover from the financial and environmental toll of the collapse. The full extent of damages will be determined during the course of the litigation, with expert testimony expected to play a key role in the proceedings.
For further details, the full complaint is available on the Maryland Attorney General’s website.
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