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June 1 Civil Trial Ordered After $2.25B Settlement, Indictments

5/21/2026

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Judge James Bredar ordered the civil trial over the 2024 Key Bridge collapse to start June 1, calling schedule efficient.
In April, Maryland and the ship operators signed a $2.25 billion settlement that leaves victims’ claims unresolved.
On May 12, prosecutors indicted Synergy Marine, Synergy Maritime and technical superintendent Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair on conspiracy, misconduct causing death and false statements.
Victims’ lawyers warned witnesses may hesitate to testify until the criminal case concludes.

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Judge James Bredar ordered the civil trial over the 2024 Key Bridge collapse to start June 1, calling schedule efficient.
In April, Maryland and the ship operators signed a $2.25 billion settlement that leaves victims’ claims unresolved.
On May 12, prosecutors indicted Synergy Marine, Synergy Maritime and technical superintendent Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair on conspiracy, misconduct causing death and false statements.
Victims’ lawyers warned witnesses may hesitate to testify until the criminal case concludes.