Posted On: March 10, 2010
Coast Guard Sued For Wrongful Death
Anthony DeWeese was involved in a tragic boat accident and as a result his estate filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. Coast Guard. DeWeese who at the time of his death was eight died in a boat collision when a 36-foot Coast Guard vessel speeding to help a grounded boater in San Diego Bay struck his family's boat.
The family was attending the city's annual Bay Parade of Lights and just trying to enjoy the festivities. According to details in the lawsuit Coast Guard officials knew the crew was not properly trained or supervised. It is also alleged that the Coast Guard boat was traveling 35 to 40 mph when it should have been doing 5 mph in the bay filled with hundreds of other boats.
