More lawsuits have been filed against the man who was operating the boat that crashed into a Clearwater ferry in April. The crash left one dead and 10 injured.
Six of those injured passengers filed three separate lawsuits in Pinellas County last week against Jeff Knight and Mad Toys III, the company that owns the 38-foot-long boat involved. All are seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
The lawsuits claim Knight operated the boat “negligently and in an… unreasonable manner,” and Mad Toys III is liable for Knight’s actions. All are seeking damages in excess of $50,000, including Stephanie Whitehurst, who is suing for herself and on behalf of her minor daughter, Mya Fleming…