In August, tech mogul Mike Lynch’s mega-yacht inexplicably sank in Palermo. The boat manufacturer is now suing his widow.
Palermo – In late August, the Bayesian superyacht capsized off the coast of Palermo in unusual weather. Seven people were killed. Among the dead were British billionaire tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter.
Now Italian Sea Group (TISG), the superyacht’s Italian boat builder, wants to sue the crew and Lynch’s widow for more than 200 million in damages. According to the responsible company, the accident caused serious damage to the company’s image.
Damage to its image: Boat manufacturer sues widow for millions
The accident has already led to financial losses for the company: three clients reportedly broke off negotiations after the accident, a well-known European fashion house reportedly broke off a collaboration and a large investment fund was reportedly withdrawn.
TISG clearly sees the blame for the Bayseian sinking as boat crew members. According to the group’s executive director, Giovanni Costantino, so much water entered the boat because the ship’s doors and hatches were open. In addition, according to him, the crew was not qualified enough. The The boat was considered unsinkableThe Italian newspaper reports, among others, that Costantino considers structural problems with the ship to be ruled out Nation.
However, the cause of the accident is still unclear. The boat is still grounded off the coast of Palermo.
Lynch relatives outraged by damages suit: “Italian marine team should be ashamed”
According to media reports, the 59-year-old Lynch’s family is outraged by the company’s decision.
A close friend of the Lynch family explained in an interview times: “The Italian marine team should be ashamed. Giovanni Costantino is a disgrace and desperately trying to shift the blame. He expressed his disrespect to the media before all the bodies were recovered. Now he wants to sue his own clients. (juice)
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