January 27, 2026

Burnley et al v. United States of America

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Case Number:

1:26-cv-10364

Court:

Massachusetts

Nature of Suit:

Marine

Judge:

Leo T. Sorokin

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Reflects complaints, answers, motions, orders and trial notes entered from Jan. 1, 2011.
Additional or older documents may be available in Pacer.


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  1. June 08, 2026

    Boat Strike Victims' Suit Should Be Tossed, Feds Say

    The federal government has asked a Massachusetts judge to throw out a lawsuit filed by family members of men killed in a U.S. boat strike near Venezuela last fall, saying venue and standing issues doom the claims.

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