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Owners of cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge sue company that built vessel
MARYLAND, AUG 4 – Owners of the Dali cargo ship allege defective switchboard design caused repeated power losses that led to the bridge collision, contributing to six deaths and extensive economic damages.
- Owners of the cargo ship Dali are suing Hyundai Heavy Industries for negligence related to the ship's switchboard, which suffered from a faulty design.
- The Dali's power outage caused a collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in six fatalities.
- The Justice Department is pursuing over $100 million for cleanup costs related to the incident.
- Demolition efforts on the damaged bridge are ongoing, with plans for its replacement to be completed by 2028.
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The owners of the merchant ship Dali sue the shipbuilder and acquit him with negligence.
Lawsuit blames Dali shipbuilder for power failure that led to collision with Baltimore's Key Bridge
By Mike Hellgren, Christian Olaniran Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — The owner and operator of the Dali, the cargo ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26, 2024, are suing the vessel’s shipbuilder, alleging that defective electrical equipment caused a power failure before the deadly crash. The bridge collapse killed six construction workers and temporarily halted operatio…
DALI owners sue ship manufacturer, claim 'defective switchboard' led to power loss that caused bridge collapse
Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited, the owner and operator of the DALI ship, have filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the manufacturer of the ship.The lawsuit alleges that the ship's collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge back in March 2024 was caused by HHI's negligence, stating that a "defective design" is what led to the loss of power on the ship.More specifically, the lawsuit states that a…
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