U.S. Seeks $100 Million From Owner of Ship That Destroyed Baltimore Bridge

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff onboard Hydrographic Survey Vessel CATLETT observe the damage resulting from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, March 26, 2024. In accordance with USACE’s federal authorities, USACE will lead the effort to clear the channel as part of the larger interagency recovery effort to restore operations at the Port of Baltimore. (Photo By: David Adams, Army Corps of Engineers)

The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit on Wednesday (Sep 18) seeking more than $100 million dollars from the Singapore owner and operator of a cargo ship that destroyed a Baltimore bridge.

The 1,000-foot M/V Dali collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, killing six road workers and blocking the busy shipping channel.

The civil suit against Grace Ocean Private and Synergy Marine Private was filed in the US District Court for the District of Maryland.

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