United States of America v. Ships Int'l Inc et al

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Case Number:

2:23-cv-01677

Court:

Washington Western

Nature of Suit:

Environmental Matters

Judge:

Thomas S. Zilly

Firms

  1. September 19, 2025

    Gov't Must Keep Waiting To Pursue Oil Cleanup Claims

    A Washington federal judge will continue to pause the U.S. government's claims against two defendants in an environmental cleanup case following a 2021 incident in which a derelict fishing vessel ran aground while being towed off the California coast.

  2. July 29, 2025

    Judge Says Tug Operator Estate Liable For $14M Cleanup Bill

    A Washington federal judge ruled that the estate of a tugboat master is jointly and severally liable for about $14.4 million of oil cleanup costs the U.S. government incurred after a derelict fishing vessel being towed ran aground on the California coast.

  3. November 03, 2023

    Feds Sue Wash. Tug Co. For $14M Over Calif. Coast Oil Spill

    The U.S. government on Thursday hit the owner of the tugboat Hunter with a lawsuit in Washington federal court seeking at least $14 million in costs associated with an oil spill after a fishing vessel grounded during a towing procedure involving the tugboat.