City Moves to Cap Damages in Ferry Crash
From Times Wire Reports
New York City moved to limit its liability in the Oct. 15 ferry crash that killed 10 commuters and injured dozens more, asking a federal judge to cap damages at $14.4 million.
The move angered plaintiffs’ attorneys. Nearly 90 people have notified the city they intend to sue for a total of about $2 billion, the city Law Department said. The department said the cap would limit liability to the value of the damaged Staten Island ferry under a provision of maritime law and encourage plaintiffs to settle out of court.
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