Justice Department Files $100 Million Lawsuit Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The U.S. Justice Department has initiated a lawsuit seeking more than $100 million from the owners and operators of the cargo ship Dali, asserting that the vessel was in a 'jury-rigged' and 'unseaworthy' condition prior to the fatal Baltimore Bridge collapse. The government claims that the tragedy, which resulted in the deaths of several workers, was 'entirely avoidable' and alleges that the ship's owners cut corners on necessary repairs. Families of the victims are also taking legal action against the shipping company, further complicating the already mounting legal troubles surrounding the incident.