Baltimore Sues Ship Owners Over Unseaworthy Vessel Causing Key Bridge Collapse

The city of Baltimore alleges negligence by the ship's owners, claiming they knew the vessel was unseaworthy before it left port, leading to a catastrophic accident.

The Dali container ship, deemed 'unseaworthy' by the city, struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month, causing its immediate collapse and resulting in six deaths.
Baltimore city officials filed court documents accusing the ship's owners of negligence and seeking to prevent them from limiting their financial liability.
Investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board, U.S. Coast Guard, and the FBI are ongoing, with findings expected to take months or years.
Claims from the crash are anticipated to exceed several billion dollars, covering bridge replacement, river cleanup, and economic disruptions.
The city's lawsuit aims to recover full damages and ensure compensation for the city, its residents, and businesses affected by the disaster.