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When someone is injured wrongfully due to the negligence of another party, he or she is entitled to a process that’s called discovery, which happens before trial but after the original complaint is filed.  Discovery is basically an exchange of information that allows both sides of a case to view and gather evidence that could be relevant to the ultimate trial.  If one party wrongfully fails to disclose information during the discovery process, it could lead to further liability for the party that’s done so.

That could ultimately prove to be the case for a group of plaintiffs who sued the Norwegian Cruise Line for a 2003 explosion that led to eight deaths and 10 serious injuries, as they are now alleging that Norwegian concealed the fact that a criminal investigation was ongoing during the settlement negotiation process in the original lawsuit.

According to a report filed by the Miami Herald:

“Ten victims of the 2003 boiler explosion aboard the SS Norway say Norwegian Cruise Line hid the fact that it was the subject of a criminal investigation in order to limit how much it would have to pay to settle their claims.

Eight crew members were scalded to death and 10 others seriously injured when the ship’s boiler ruptured. Of the Filipino crew members now pursuing additional claims, six were killed and four were injured.

NCL paid $13 million to the victims to settle civil claims for negligence, including about $2.5 million to the 10 Filipino crew members in 2005.

Ross Toyne, a lawyer for the Filipino crew members, said NCL concealed its criminal behavior from the court and his clients in the civil action. Had NCL disclosed that there was a criminal investigation, Toyne said his clients would have pursued claims for criminal liability and gross negligence.”

If you have filed a previous claim and have since discovered potential misconduct such as what’s described above, do not take an unnecessary risk – seek the help of Miami personal injury lawyers who have decades of experience in uncovering the truth and taking on large corporations.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff immediately to schedule a free initial consultation.