Electroimpact also contends that the incident occurred more than three nautical miles offshore, meaning that the only viable claim is under the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA), which preempts other claims, including wrongful death and negligence. The company’s filing asserts that because Nargeolet died aboard the Titan submersible, beyond U.S. territorial waters, his death is governed by DOHSA.
Matthew D. Shaffer, an attorney representing the Nargeolet family, stated that the family’s legal team is reviewing the motion and will respond accordingly.
Counsel for Electroimpact did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The family is represented by Matthew D. Shaffer and Laura B. De La Cruz of Schechter Shaffer & Harris LLP, along with Tony Buzbee and Chris Leavitt of the Buzbee Law Firm. Electroimpact is represented by Thomas Lether, Sam Colito, and Jensen Merrill of Lether Law Group, as well as Kelly H. Sheridan, Steven W. Fogg, and Mark T. Rutherford of Corr Cronin LLP. OceanGate is represented by William H. Beaver, Randall T. Thomsen, Ariel A. Martinez, and Michelle Buhler of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP.
