Wreck of the DALI intertwined with the bridge in the Fort McHenry Channel. Credit: Image from court documents. 'Meet and Confer': Judge Seeks Speedy Resolution in Maryland Key Bridge Litigation
The trial court "plans to proceed in stages" starting with early "resolution of the questions of exoneration and limitation of liability," U.S. District Senior Judge James K. Bredar wrote in a memorandum to all parties in the Baltimore Key Bridge litigation.
September 30, 2024 at 06:00 PM
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Admiralty
The original version of this story was published on National Law Journal
What You Need to Know
- Nearly 50 parties have filed claims in the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse.
- U.S. District Senior Judge James K. Bredar directed all parties in the litigation to meet and confer.
- Bredar will resolve questions of exoneration and limitation of liability before addressing any claims.
The Maryland federal judge overseeing the "complex" Baltimore bridge collapse litigation has established a road map "to ensure that this case is resolved efficiently and expeditiously."
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