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In article ,
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MARITIME! That's the word, that's the word. Maritime or admiralty law is a
whole different kettle of fish from ordinary tort law. They actually don't
need all those signed waivers. Once you set foot on their ship you
surrender
your tort rights. It's their ball game.


Uh-huh. So, admiralty law precludes findings of negligence, eh?

I did not say that. What it may well do is limit liability.

There is precedence here. Another ship in the Pacific had a fire and drifted
for five days. How did those cases turn out? Also, Concordia, suits filed,
ships arrested then released.

Harry should take a look at what maritime law is doing for the victims
of the Costa Concordia.

http://www.cruiselawnews.com/tags/costa-concordia/
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