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Key Bridge litigation: Some witnesses fear criminal consequences ahead of trial
Before the first civil trial over the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, witnesses are fearful of criminal consequences for their testimony.
Dali ship owners agree to settlement with MD over Key Bridge crash
The owners of the Dali, the ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024, have settled with the state of Maryland for an undisclosed amount of money.
Key Bridge litigation: Shipowners settle with MD’s insurance company
The insurance company that paid $350 million to Maryland for damages to the Francis Scott Key Bridge has settled with the Dali's owner and manager.
Key Bridge litigation: Attorneys prep for looming trial over shipowners’ liability
Two years after a cargo ship slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, dozens of attorneys are preparing for the first civil trial over damages stemming from the bridge collapse.
Dali ship owners sue builder over power failure that caused Key Bridge collision
The owners of the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge are suing the company that built the vessel, alleging negligence.
Baltimore company files proposed class-action claim in Key Bridge collapse
A Baltimore publishing company has filed a proposed class-action claim on behalf of businesses affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
Baltimore opposes capping shipowner’s liability in Key Bridge collapse
Baltimore is opposing an effort to cap the liability of the companies that own and manage the Dali, the ship that toppled the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Baltimore hires veteran of Surfside condo collapse, maritime disasters for Key Bridge litigation
Baltimore has hired a heavy-hitting lawyer with experience in maritime disasters and structural collapses to represent the city in expected litigation over the toppling of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Owner of ship that destroyed Baltimore’s Key Bridge asks to cap liability at $43M
The owner of the ship that toppled Baltimore's Key Bridge appears to be seeking to cap the amount of damages that the company can be forced to pay.
Owner of ship that destroyed Key Bridge could limit liability using 1851 law, maritime lawyers say
After a massive container ship destroyed Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, lawyers who specialize in maritime issues began ramping up for a lengthy, complicated legal fight.
Md. crane operator who suffered on-the-job head injury wins $8M verdict
A crane operator who suffered a severe brain injury while he worked on a barge won an $8 million jury verdict against his employer in Baltimore court.
Shipping companies’ argument against hefty fines sinks at 4th Circuit
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed $2.7 million in fines levied against a pair of shipping companies based in Greece in a decision that is expected to ripple through the maritime world.
