A wrongful death lawsuit seeking over $50 million has been filed by the family of a French explorer who tragically died in a submersible implosion. The incident occurred during a voyage to the Titanic wreck site in the North Atlantic in June 2023. The explorer, known as 'Mr. Titanic,' was among five individuals who lost their lives in the implosion of the Titan submersible, owned by OceanGate, a company based in Washington state.
The lawsuit alleges gross negligence on the part of OceanGate, stating that crucial information about the submersible's flaws and shortcomings was not disclosed to the crew, including the experienced explorer who had participated in numerous dives to the Titanic site. The lawsuit further claims that the submersible had a 'troubled history' and that key facts about its durability were concealed.
