Families of workers impacted by Maryland bridge collapse file lawsuit against owner and operator of cargo ship

Families of victims and a survivor of a Maryland bridge collapse are seeking wrongful death and punitive damages against the owner and operator of the cargo ship that caused the tragedy. The ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in the deaths of six construction workers and severe injuries to others. The families want to hold the responsible parties accountable and prevent future tragedies. The ship owner and operator have tried to limit their liability in court, but the victims’ attorneys are fighting back, claiming the ship was known to have dangerous issues. The city of Baltimore and the Justice Department have also filed claims against the companies, seeking to hold them responsible for the destruction of the bridge and the disruption caused to the port. The cost to repair the bridge is estimated to be substantial. The survivor of the collapse, Julio Cervantes Suarez, shared his harrowing experience and emphasized the devastating impact of the disaster on the families of the victims. The legal battle is ongoing, with efforts to seek justice for the victims and ensure that such a preventable tragedy never occurs again.

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