Lawsuit IDs barge owner in fatal Miami Beach sailboat crash
Briefly

A lawsuit has been filed against Waterfront Construction, the owner of the barge that collided with a sailboat occupied by summer campers, resulting in the deaths of three girls. The barge and tugboat are registered to Waterfront Construction, owned by Jorge Rivas. The lawsuit was filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court on behalf of a 9-year-old girl who was injured in the incident. Rivas expressed his wish to delay comment until after consulting with legal counsel.
The lawsuit filed identifies Waterfront Construction as the company owning the barge that collided with a sailboat, resulting in the tragic death of three girls.
Jorge Rivas is recorded as the owner of Waterfront Construction and stated he preferred not to comment until he consults with his attorney.
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