Michael F Sturley’s faculty profile
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.
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.