Black Sea & Baltic General Insurance v. SS Hellenic Destiny

LASKER, District Judge.

Plaintiffs are underwriters of various cargo shipments that were allegedly short-landed, damaged on delivery, or both. The cargo was delivered by defendants (collectively the “carrier”) to Saudi Arabian ports. Plaintiffs move for partial summary judgment that the Certificates of Imported Goods (the “Certificates,” Exhibits 3 through 10, Appendix to Donegan deposition) issued by Saudi Arabian Customs officials, together with the ships’ Bills of Lading, establish the carrier’s prima facie liability for the missing and damaged goods noted by the Certificates. 1

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