In a recent development, a federal judge has denied a petition filed by the state of Maryland and Ace American Insurance Company to sue Grace Ocean Private outside of the U.S. District Court of Maryland in an attempt to expedite the ruling. Grace Ocean, the owner of the ship that hit the Key Bridge last March, is facing numerous lawsuits from various entities impacted by the incident. The denial of the petition means that all claimants, including the city of Baltimore, state of Maryland, businesses, cargo owners, and families of the victims, will remain in one court for the legal proceedings. The first trial against Grace Ocean is set to start in June 2026, with the judge emphasizing the importance of keeping all claimants in one court due to potential differing opinions. The incident, which resulted in the closure of ship traffic to the Port of Baltimore for nearly three months, has already led to settlements with various entities for cleanup and pollution costs. The ruling underscores the complexity and lengthy legal process surrounding the aftermath of the Key Bridge disaster.
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