SMB&P Maritime Group Secures Summary Judgment in Collision Case

On February 13, 2019, the tow of the M/V Miss Dixie suddenly and without warning veered into the path of and collided with the tow of the M/V D. & R. Boney, causing severe damage to the lead barge in the M/V D. & R. Boney’s tow.  On behalf of the M/V D. & R. Boney’s owner and operator, SMB&P’s Maritime Law team filed an Intervening Complaint against the operator of the M/V Miss Dixie in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.  After taking the deposition of the Captain of the M/V Miss Dixie, SMB&P filed a Motion for Summary Judgment on both liability and damages.  Judge Milazzo granted the Motion, awarding SMB&P’s clients their full measure of damages, plus pre- and post-judgment interest.