Baltimore Bridge Collapse: DOJ Sues Ship Owners for $100 Million

The Justice Department alleges negligence and seeks damages after the Dali container ship crash caused the deaths of six workers and major disruptions at the Port of Baltimore.

The DOJ's lawsuit claims the Dali's owner and operator, Grace Ocean Private Ltd. and Synergy Marine Group, ignored known electrical issues leading to the bridge collapse.
Six workers died and one survived after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed while they were filling potholes, with the disaster halting port operations for months.
Damon Davis, a road inspector who narrowly escaped the collapse, plans to file a claim against the ship's owner and manager, citing negligence.
The crash occurred after the ship experienced power blackouts, causing it to lose steering and crash into a critical support column of the bridge.
The DOJ's lawsuit details the ship's poor maintenance and makeshift repairs, which included using a cargo hook to limit vibration, contributing to the disaster.