The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the ship owner for gross negligence leading to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the deaths of six workers.
The government seeks over $100 million in damages, emphasizing that the financial burden of the disaster should not fall on taxpayers but rather on the negligent shipowner.
Investigators reported a complete failure of safety measures, stating that poor maintenance and urgent fixes on the Dali meant critical control systems failed when needed.
The lawsuit highlights that the actions of the companies involved were 'outrageous, grossly negligent, willful, wanton, and reckless,' necessitating punitive damages to prevent recurrence.
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