$123
Wrongful Death, Personal Injury
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Case Details
The incident occurred when the duck boat (a vehicle that can operate on land and in the water) crashed into a bus that was carrying students and employees from North Seattle College. The crash resulted in five deaths and dozens of injuries. NTSB investigators found that the duck boat’s front axle has been broken for two years and never repaired. A jury has determined that the manufacturer of the boat was 67-70% responsible for the crash and the boat operator was responsible for 30-33% of the crash. They have awarded $123 million to the victims and their families.
Additional Notes
Duck boat crashed into a bus carrying students and employees from North Seattle College in September 2015, resulting in five deaths and dozens of injuries. Jury found boat manufacturer 67-70% responsible and boat operator 30-33% responsible. NTSB found front axle broken for two years.