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Auburn-based boat maker sued over sunken ship
Auburn-based boat maker C-Dory Marine Inc. has been sued in federal court by the Chesterton, Md., owner of a 2003 XLC 27-foot Orca cruiser that partially sank 19 months after he bought it.
The suit, filed Thursday, alleges that C-Dory breached express and implied warranties on the boat's hull and deck, because the sinking of the boat, Last Chance, was caused by leaking through-hull fittings that had no backing plates and were poorly designed and manufactured.
Also named as a defendant was Cutter Marine Inc., a Baltimore marina and yacht brokerage, which was storing the boat while attempting to sell it. The suit alleges 10 bases for liability of Cutter, C-Dory or both, including negligence and breach of contract.
It seeks to recover the $140,000 the plaintiff, David Bay, paid, which includes the $115,445 he paid for the boat and $12,000 in parts bought to repair the boat before it was found to be irreparable.
Auburn-based boat maker sued over sunken ship
Auburn-based boat maker C-Dory Marine Inc. has been sued in federal court by the Chesterton, Md., owner of a 2003 XLC 27-foot Orca cruiser that partially sank 19 months after he bought it.
The suit, filed Thursday, alleges that C-Dory breached express and implied warranties on the boat's hull and deck, because the sinking of the boat, Last Chance, was caused by leaking through-hull fittings that had no backing plates and were poorly designed and manufactured.
Also named as a defendant was Cutter Marine Inc., a Baltimore marina and yacht brokerage, which was storing the boat while attempting to sell it. The suit alleges 10 bases for liability of Cutter, C-Dory or both, including negligence and breach of contract.
It seeks to recover the $140,000 the plaintiff, David Bay, paid, which includes the $115,445 he paid for the boat and $12,000 in parts bought to repair the boat before it was found to be irreparable.