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Dive Rite Cleared of Responsibility in $25M Trial over Underwater Filmmaker's Death

Posted by Arlin Crisco on May 23, 2016 7:47:38 PM

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West Palm Beach, FL—A diving gear company prevailed Friday against claims it was responsible for the drowning death of a renowned underwater cinematographer.  Skiles v. Lamartek Inc., et al., 2012-CA-013132. 

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Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, Florida, Skiles v. Lamartek

Diving Gear Company Accused of Fault in Underwater Filmmaker's Drowning

Posted by Arlin Crisco on May 11, 2016 1:42:38 PM

Dustin Herman delivers the opening statement in trial over the death of underwater filmmaker Wesley Skiles, who drowned in 2010. Skiles' wife, Terri, claims her husband died because of a defective rebreather made by Dive Rite. 


West Palm Beach, FL—Attorneys Monday debated whether defective equipment or diver error caused a renowned underwater filmmaker to drown, as trial began against the company that made the equipment. Skiles v. Lamartek Inc., et al., 2012-CA-013132.2012-CA-013132. 

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Topics: Products Liability, Florida, Skiles v. Lamartek