The family of one of the women killed in an August parasailing accident off Ocean Isle Beach is turning to federal court for help.
Cynthia Woodcock's family wants permission to file a state suit against Ocean Isle Beach Watersports. They also want the suit to be tried before the court decides whether to grant the company's motion to limit or eliminate its liability in the deaths.
Woodcock and Lorrie Shoup died after the rope tying them to a boat broke August 28th, sending them into the water.
What was the USCG finding?
I am interested in finding the results of the USCG investigation into this incident. The operator of that vessel is (was) a licenced USCG Captain. Was his ticket revoked due to the poor judgement that cost the lives of these 2 women?
If this man still has the ability to Captain a vessel for hire under his USCG Captains certification, I want to know about it so
I can stay away from him AND his vessel!!!
Cha-chingggg
Everyone is lining up to cash in on the lawsuit lotto.
It was indeed
a tragic loss. One must wonder though why they would seek Federal action before a lower court rules on pending motions.
The reason being..... I
The reason being..... I would think is because they feel that their loved ones are worth more than $100,000.00
I can't imagine what a life is worth in dollars and cents........
As I understand it, when
As I understand it, when something happens in the ocean, it is a federal case rather than state.