Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Titan Submersible Implosion

WASHINGTON STATE – The estate of Titanic researcher Paul Henri Nargilette (Nargeolet) has filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking over $50 million, alleging gross negligence in the design and operation of the Titan submersible that imploded last year.

Filed in Washington State, the suit is the first related to the Titan disaster.

The lawsuit accuses Oceangate CEO Stockton Rush, who also died in the incident, of prioritizing innovation and personal legacy over safety.

It claims the crew experienced terror and knew they were doomed as the submersible’s carbon-fiber hull cracked under pressure.

Nargeolet, known as “Mr. Titanic,” had extensive experience with titanic dives. The U.S. coast guard is conducting a formal hearing in September to investigate the implosion.