Our firm successfully limited the scope of damages in a high-stakes maritime litigation involving damage to a large luxury motor yacht. When the vessel owner and its insurers sought to challenge contractual liability limitations, we secured a significant victory through partial summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Key Achievement: The court agreed with our arguments that liability should be capped at $500,000 as specified in the dockage and repair contract, rejecting opposing parties’ claims that the limitation clause was ambiguous or unenforceable.
Legal Impact: This decision reinforces the enforceability of liability limitation clauses in maritime contracts, providing crucial protection for marine service providers. The court’s ruling demonstrates the importance of clear contractual language and proper legal advocacy in defending against attempts to circumvent agreed-upon liability caps.
This victory protects our client from potentially millions in damages while establishing favorable precedent for the maritime industry regarding contractual liability limitations.
Outstanding Legal Representation: This victory was achieved through the exceptional advocacy of David N. Gambach and Michael Dono, longtime partners at Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel. Their strategic approach and thorough legal analysis resulted in a substantial victory for our clients.
