The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited, the owners and operators of the cargo ship Dali, following its collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March that resulted in six fatalities. The lawsuit seeks over $100 million in damages to cover government expenses related to the disaster and the clearance of wreckage obstructing the Port of Baltimore. Officials allege that the ship's poorly maintained electrical and mechanical systems led to a power loss, causing it to veer off course and strike the bridge. The incident caused significant commercial shipping delays and has prompted families of the deceased construction workers to seek legal recourse against the companies involved. The federal government aims to ensure that taxpayers are not burdened with the cleanup costs stemming from what they describe as an entirely avoidable tragedy. The case marks a significant enforcement action following the collapse, which has been characterized by officials as a result of gross negligence by the companies involved.