General Liability Spotlight
Margaret Fonshell Ward and Downs Ward Bender Herzog & Kintigh have been selected to be the Maryland counsel as part of a consortium of attorneys that will be acting as Assistant Counsel to the Attorney General representing the State of Maryland for all claims arising from the recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. In the early morning of March 26, 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland collapsed after it was struck by a cargo ship leaving the Port of Baltimore. As result this catastrophe, six individuals lost their lives. Additionally, traffic patterns [...]
Baltimore Sun: Maryland AG Asks To Hire 5 Law Firms To Help With Key Bridge Litigation
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is seeking authorization to hire five law firms to assist in what is expected to be a lengthy and complicated legal fight following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.