Maryland Files Lawsuit Against Owner Of Collapsed Bridge Ship

In this aerial image released by the Maryland National Guard, the cargo ship Dali is stuck under part of the structure of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after the ship hit the bridge, March 26, 2

The state of Maryland has taken legal action against the owner and operator of the container ship Dali following the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The incident, which resulted in the loss of six lives, occurred after the vessel experienced an electrical blackout and other failures.

Officials announced the lawsuit on Tuesday, alleging that the ship's owner, Grace Ocean Private Ltd., and manager, Synergy Marine Group, knowingly sent an unseaworthy ship into U.S. waters. Governor Wes Moore emphasized the preventable nature of the disaster, highlighting the impact on both infrastructure and human lives.