The Justice Department argues that the ship's owner and manager sent an ill-prepared crew on an unseaworthy vessel, leading to the catastrophic ramming of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland stated that accountability is necessary for those responsible for the destruction of essential infrastructure, emphasizing that costs should not fall on taxpayers.
The civil claim filed by the DOJ seeks over $100 million for costs incurred during the emergency response and cleanup following the disaster.
The incident, resulting in tragic loss of life and significant disruption, was cited as entirely avoidable due to a series of failures that caused the ship's loss of power.
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