Legal and Safety Issues Surrounding the Titan Submersible

Families of the passengers aboard the submersible lost near the Titanic may be able to sue OceanGate even if the victims signed liability waivers, legal experts say. The deceased passengers are believed to have signed liability waivers, but waivers face limitations, and the families of the victims might ultimately win a liability lawsuit against the company. The key question is whether OceanGate acted with reckless disregard for safety when it launched Titan on the fatal mission. Even if plaintiffs prove a liability claim, there may be little compensation the families can collect from OceanGate.