Prosecutors are seeking restitution for the families of 34 people who tragically lost their lives in a scuba dive boat fire in 2019 off the central California coast. This incident, which occurred on September 2, 2019, marked the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history.
The judge is set to determine the amount of restitution during a hearing in federal court in Los Angeles. The tragedy led to significant changes in maritime regulations, congressional reform efforts, and multiple ongoing civil lawsuits.
