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The lawsuit accuses OceanGate of gross negligence, citing design flaws and ignored safety warnings as key factors in the disaster.

Overview

  • Paul-Henri Nargeolet's family seeks damages for wrongful death and mental anguish.
  • The suit claims the crew experienced terror and realized their impending death before the implosion.
  • OceanGate allegedly used an experimental carbon-fiber hull against industry norms.
  • CEO Stockton Rush is accused of ignoring expert warnings about the submersible's safety.
  • A Coast Guard investigation and public hearing are ongoing to examine the incident.