Representative Cases
Admiralty
- Manufacturer of industrial energy storage using lithium batteries contracted with 25,000-ton cargo ship to transport battery cubes from Vietnam to San Diego. Plaintiff alleged many of the cubes were damaged in a fire on board the vessel resulting in millions of dollars in damage. Vessel was ordered to be arrested in port and the case was set for trial. Parties settled on eve of trial.
- Civilian sheet metal worker injured by untagged electrical panel on Navy ship sought damages under admiralty law. Consent judgment entered in favor of plaintiff.