A cargo ship crashed into a major bridge in Baltimore, causing a massive disruption that lasted for months. The ship, called the MV Dali, hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024. The crash was so severe that it killed six road workers and completely knocked out one of Baltimore's busiest highways.

Now, the U.S. government is fighting back with a huge lawsuit. The Justice Department has sued two companies from Singapore—Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited. They owned and operated the MV Dali, and the U.S. government wants them to pay $100 million for the damage caused.

Why such a big number? Here’s the scoop: The crash didn't just wreck the bridge. It caused a major mess with tons of debris, which had to be cleared out. The Fort McHenry Channel, a crucial waterway for ships, was blocked for months. This meant that ships couldn’t get in or out of the Port of Baltimore, one of the largest ports in America. The cleanup involved removing 50,0...