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Baltimore Bridge cleanup settlement results in shipping firms paying $102m


A cargo ship owner and operator have agreed to a $102m settlement for cleanup costs following a bridge collapse in Baltimore that killed six people. The settlement will cover the US government’s expenses for clearing the wreckage and debris from the Port of Baltimore after the incident in March. Despite denying liability, the Singapore-based companies have agreed to the payment, stating they are fully insured for the settlement costs. However, they still face numerous unresolved claims from various entities, including the state of Maryland, Baltimore city and county, the families of the victims, and insurance companies.

The state of Maryland estimates that rebuilding the bridge will cost up to $1.9bn with completion planned for 2028. The companies involved have vowed to defend themselves and prove they were not responsible for the incident. The Justice Department alleges that the ship’s improper maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems led to the accident, specifically citing excessive vibrations as a known cause of electrical failure. The FBI has opened a criminal investigation into the disaster.

The bridge collapse not only resulted in tragic loss of life but also snarled shipping traffic through the Port of Baltimore for months, affecting local longshoremen. The settlement provides relief to the federal government, ensuring that cleanup costs are covered by the responsible parties and not taxpayers. The dispute over liability and unresolved claims highlight the complexity and legal challenges surrounding the aftermath of the bridge collapse.

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