The U.S. Department of Justice announced that the two companies that own and operate the Daly freighter that crashed into the Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, have agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle a U.S. civil lawsuit.Linked video above. : ‘Irresponsible, Incompetent’: Maryland Sues Daly The settlement money will go to the U.S. Treasury and several federal agencies directly affected by the Key Bridge collapse, according to a news release. Grace Ocean Pvt Ltd and Synergy Marine Pvt Ltd will pay $101,980,000. “This is a tremendous outcome that will fully cover the costs incurred by the United States in responding to this disaster and hold DALI’s owner and operator accountable,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Boynton, the Justice Department’s civilian chief, said. Sect. “The prompt resolution of this matter also avoids the expense associated with litigating this complex case for years.” RELATED VIDEO BELOW: DOJ claim against Daly strengthens case, lawyers say, settlement adds no damages to Key Bridge reconstruction Press release. Maryland built and operated the bridge, and the state’s attorneys have filed a separate claim for damages. Video below: New Lifeline May Get Full Funding for Key Bridge Reconstruction This is a developing story. Check back for possible updates.
The two companies that own and operate the Daly cargo ship that crashed into the Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, have agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle a US civil claim, the US Department of Justice has announced.
RELATED VIDEO ABOVE: ‘Irresponsible, Incompetent’: Maryland Sues Daly
The settlement money will go to the U.S. Treasury and several federal agencies directly affected by the Key Bridge collapse, according to a news release.
Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited will pay $101,980,000.
“This is a tremendous outcome that fully offsets the costs to the United States of responding to this disaster and holds DALI’s owner and operator accountable,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. said Boynton, head of the Department of Justice. Civil Division. “The prompt resolution of this matter also avoids the expense associated with litigating this complex case for years.”
RELATED VIDEO BELOW: Prosecutors say DOJ claim against Daly strengthens case
According to the press release, the settlement does not cover any damage to the bridge’s reconstruction.
Maryland built and operated the bridge, and the state’s attorneys filed a separate claim for damages.
Video below: Key Bridge reconstruction could be fully funded by New Lifeline
This is a growing story. Check back for possible updates.
