00:00The U.S. Justice Department has filed a civil claim against Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine,
00:05owners of the Dali ship, after it struck the Francis Scott Key or Baltimore Bridge, resulting
00:12in six fatalities.
00:14The claim seeks over $100 million to cover U.S. response costs, highlighting the operators'
00:20negligence in addressing known mechanical issues.
00:23The lawsuit aims to hold them accountable and deter future misconduct, while reconstruction
00:29costs for the bridge will be handled separately by Maryland.
