A federal judge postponed the civil trial over Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse after multiple last-minute settlements resolved most claims, including those from construction workers’ families. Only economic loss claims from businesses and local governments remain unresolved.
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Key Bridge Trial Proceeds Despite Criminal Charges
A federal judge refused to delay the civil trial for Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse victims, scheduled to begin June 1st despite recent criminal charges against the shipping companies. The 2024 disaster killed six construction workers and raised questions about maritime safety protocols.