11 Jacksonville firefighters injured in June 2020 ship fire settle for $16M, holding negligent parties accountable.

A $16 million settlement has been reached for eleven Jacksonville firefighters injured in a June 2020 ship fire explosion at JAXPORT. The incident, caused by improperly disconnected car batteries and non-functional fire alarms, involved four defendants: Hoegh Autoliners, Grimaldi Deep Sea, SSA Atlantic, and Horizon Terminal Services. This case sets a precedent for holding negligent parties accountable for first responders' injuries.

September 09, 2024
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