The family of Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a renowned French explorer who tragically lost his life in the Titan submersible implosion, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking over $50 million in damages. The lawsuit accuses OceanGate, the submersible’s operator, of gross negligence and reckless disregard for safety.
Nargeolet was among the five individuals who perished when the Titan submersible imploded during a June 2023 expedition to the Titanic wreckage site in the North Atlantic. The experimental submersible, owned and operated by Washington state-based OceanGate, was piloted by CEO and co-founder Stockton Rush at the time of the catastrophic event.
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The lawsuit alleges that OceanGate failed to adhere to industry safety standards and ignored warnings about potential risks associated with the Titan’s design and construction. Additionally, the company is accused of prioritizing speed and cost-cutting measures over the safety of its passengers and crew.
The plaintiffs, including Nargeolet’s wife and children, are seeking compensation for his wrongful death, as well as punitive damages to hold OceanGate accountable for its alleged negligence.
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OceanGate has since suspended operations following the Titan disaster. The company is also facing legal action from the families of other victims who were aboard the submersible.
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