Inspector Who Escaped Baltimore Bridge Collapse to File Claim

A routine overnight shift turned into a nightmare for road construction inspector Damon Davis when the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore crumbled beneath his feet. Davis ran for his life and managed to get off the bridge just before it plunged into the water. Attorney Billy Murphy on Thursday announced a liability case against the Dali's owner and manager, who are implicated in the disaster. "You can visualize, as he is coming forward, the bridge is collapsing behind him," said Murphy, who noted Davis is still traumatized by the incident.

Six road crew members died in the collapse while one worker, Julio Cervantes Suarez, survived by climbing out of his rapidly sinking truck. The collapse occurred after the Dali, a massive container ship, veered off course and crashed into a supporting column. The US Department of Justice alleges the ship's owner and manager ignored known electrical issues, which led to the disaster. They seek over $100 million in cleanup costs and punitive damages. Davis, who narrowly escaped, plans to file a claim against Grace Ocean Private Ltd. and Synergy Marine Group. His attorney says the Justice Department's recent filings bolster his case. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)