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Dali Ship Owners to Pay $101.98M for Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse, Resulting in Six Deaths

Oct 24, 2024, 09:24 PM

The U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement exceeding $100 million with the owners and operators of the cargo ship Dali, which was responsible for the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March. The settlement, reported to be approximately $101.98 million, will address costs related to the federal response and cleanup efforts following the incident, which resulted in the deaths of six individuals. However, the settlement funds will not be allocated for the reconstruction of the bridge itself, as they are intended to reimburse the federal government for restoring access to the Port of Baltimore. This civil claim resolution highlights the ongoing repercussions of the bridge collapse and the financial responsibilities of the vessel's operators.