City Moves to Cap Damages in Ferry Crash
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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.