Lawsuit Filed Against Sloop Foundation In USA
“We were most surprised and disappointed to learn late Tuesday this week of a writ being filed by Rockport Marine against us in Maine,” the Bermuda Sloop Foundation said.
This follows after it was reported that Rockport Marine filed the lawsuit Monday, Oct. 21 in a U.S. District Court against the Bermuda Sloop Foundation, alleging that the Foundation has failed to pay $44,543 for supplies, services, and repairs to the sailing vessel Spirit of Bermuda.
A spokesperson said, “Spirit of Bermuda has just completed a very significant marine regulatory compliance refit in Maine after her 13 years of successful operation. This work included the fitting of a new engine.
“We were most surprised and disappointed to learn late Tuesday this week [via a press agency] of a writ being filed by Rockport Marine against us in Maine [but not yet served on Bermuda Sloop Foundation] given the many years of BSF’s association with Rockport Marine [which built the ship] and the payment of numerous invoices to date concerning the refit work.
“An engine related defect was encountered soon after departure from Maine during the return voyage to Bermuda. As a result, Spirit has had to undergo additional servicing in Fairhaven, MA [with the consent and involvement of Rockport Marine] and we hope to have the necessary remedial work and sea trials completed by the end of this week. Once the responsibilities for this additional work is established and agreed, appropriate remaining payments will be paid in full.
“BSF only learned of this writ late Tuesday this week, is an honourable Bermuda charity that meets its commitments and will conduct itself in this matter no differently.”
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