The suit claims the schooner’s owner, the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, is to blame for a vessel that was not seaworthy and for a captain and crew “unfit, incompetent, ill experienced” and “ill trained.”
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Bath museum denies allegations from passenger involved in Mary E capsizing
In court documents filed Tuesday, Maine Maritime Museum denies claims made by a passenger that the vessel wasn’t seaworthy and the crew was poorly trained.
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Court battle over Robert Indiana’s estate heats up over allegations of violence and forgery
A former employee of art publisher Michael McKenzie tells the court that McKenzie threatened his employees if they did not cooperate in forging Indiana’s signature and concealing evidence.
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Maine Voices: Corporate polluters should pay the tab for Maine’s climate damages
The time-honored way to make that happen is through the courts of our state.
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Attorney General, Camp Bomazeen supporters sue Pine Tree Council of Boy Scouts
Bomazeen supporters seek to regain local control of Belgrade youth camp officials nearly sold to raise funds to pay off council debt.
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Maine Voices: Employees deserve their day in court
I got fired for trying to protect workers from COVID-19, and forced arbitration meant I couldn’t do anything about it. L.D. 1711 would help fix that.
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Family of Woolwich man killed in car crash sues driver, truck rental company
The suit, stemming from a 2019 crash, alleges that Penske Truck Leasing should never have rented to William Young of Topsham, based on Young’s driving record.
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Commentary: Beachfront ownership lawsuit challenges Maine Law Court errors
It remains to be seen whether Maine courts are willing to correct legal and scientific mistakes of the past.
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Jay paper mill owners file lawsuit against Florida company connected to 2020 explosion
Pixelle Specialty Solutions and related companies claim that on April 15, 2020 a digester ruptured at the Androscoggin Mill as a result of failed welds, holding Trico Mechanical Contractors, Inc. responsible.
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Maine Voices: No COVID-19 relief? Blame lawsuit hoax
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists that any aid package must include sweeping liability immunity for corporations that put profits over safety.