Michael F Sturley in the Media

The Baltimore Sun September 12, 2024

Bill seeks to fortify Baltimore’s legal footing in Key Bridge collapse, but experts are ‘skeptical’

Professor Michael Sturley cautions that Baltimore's legislative efforts to recover damages from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse are unlikely to have a substantial impact due to conflicts with federal maritime law.

Business Insider August 26, 2024

The superyacht tragedy will likely spark legal drama

Professor Michael Sturley contributes to discussions about the sunken superyacht and its operators' anticipated legal troubles, explaining that--considering known facts--the chances for claims by victims' families are not guaranteed.

Bloomberg Law April 2, 2024

Baltimore Bridge Lawsuits & South Carolina’s Map

Professor Michael Sturley discusses the lawsuits arising from the crash of a container ship into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Business Insider April 2, 2024

2 ship companies are invoking a 200-year-old law to try to skirt huge legal liabilities from the Baltimore collision

Professor Michael Sturley discusses how a potential limitation of owners' liability for the Baltimore bridge disaster may affect billions of dollars in insurance claims.

Marine Insight March 29, 2024

MV Dali Ship Owner Utilizes Titanic Law To Limit Liability In Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Professor Michael Sturley explains that, in the case of the Baltimore bridge collapse, damage claims are likely to fall on the ship owner rather than the agency that operates the bridge.

Business Insider March 28, 2024

Owner of ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge will likely try to invoke 1851 law used to cap damages after Titanic disaster

Professor Michael Sturley says it is almost certain that Grace Ocean Private Ltd, the owner of ship which struck the Baltimore bridge, will file a limitation action.

News 9 Live March 27, 2024

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: What is Titanic Law That Helps Ship Owners Limit Liability in Damages

Professor Michael Sturley provides context on the legal consequences for the owner of the cargo ship after the crash and subsequent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

Insurance Journal March 27, 2024

Titanic Law Helps Ship Owner Limit Bridge Collapse Liability

Professor Michael Sturley shares his insight on the legal implications and potential damage claims resulting from the Baltimore bridge collapse.

Scripps News March 27, 2024

How maritime law will impact those seeking damages after Baltimore bridge collapse

Professor Michael Sturley explains that damages in the Baltimore bridge collapse case could be impacted by an 1851 maritime law that could limit the financial liability of the ship's owner.

New York Post June 23, 2023

Everything you need to know about OceanGate and what’s next for the company: ‘Great risk’

Supreme Court Clinic co-director Michael Sturley shares the opinion that OceanGate could be sued following the Titan disaster based on the CEO's previous claims about the submersible meeting industry safety standards.

Bloomberg June 21, 2023

Doomed Submersible’s Waivers Aren’t Enough to Ward Off Lawsuits

Supreme Court Clinic Co-Director Michael Sturley weighs in on the possibility that the families of the passengers killed on OceanGate's Titan submersible will sue, noting that there are meaningful reasons for suing other than damage collection.