Exxon Valdez Disaster Liability

As a matter of liability, few doubted that at root, Exxon was responsible for this disaster. In the aftermath, it was confirmed that ship's captain, Joseph Hazelwood, had consumed several alcoholic beverages with other ship officers in a Valdez bar, and that the odor of alcohol was later discernable on his breath. Further, the Exxon Valdez ignored a litany of safety practices that had been in place for over a decade. At varying times throughout the evening of March 23, too few officers were stationed on the bridge, traffic separation schemes were ignored, false reports concerning nautical speed were issued, traffic lanes were crossed, and crew fatigue was overlooked. As a matter of liability, there was little doubt that Exxon would ultimately be found responsible (EVOSTC).

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