The “DG Harmony” (No 2) – US District Ct (SDNY) (Chin DJ) – 6 July 2006

Carriage of goods by sea – Vessel catching fire as result of shipment of dangerous goods – Cargo interests and shipowners suing non-vessel carriers and shippers – Non-vessel carriers settling claims – Shippers not included in settlement – Shippers subsequently held liable to cargo interests and shipowners – Whether non-vessel carriers entitled to indemnity from shippers in respect of sums paid out in settlement

(2006) 702 LMLN 1(2)