A federal judge has dismissed liability claims against the company that modified a tour boat that capsized on Lake George in 2005, killing 20 passengers.
U.S. District Judge Thomas McAvoy says there’s no evidence available about an old canvas and metal canopy once fitted on the Ethan Allen, so there’s no way to determine a replacement wooden canopy installed by Scarano Boat Building made the vessel unstable.
The boat had a capacity of 40 people and was used for tours on the Adirondack lake. The tragedy drew international attention.
Tour boat owner James Quirk settled claims last year. A separate suit pending against New York state faults its safety inspections.
McAvoy issued his ruling Monday.
Topics Lawsuits Legislation New York
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Insurance Mogul Lindberg Gets 12 Years for $2 Billion Fraud 
Florida Court Says 2020 Law Gives ‘Very Broad’ Liability Immunity to Rideshare Firms 
NY Lawmakers Agree to Governor’s Auto Insurance Reforms in New Budget 
Florida’s Property Tax Plan Risks Charging Fees for ‘Everything’ 
