MV X Press Pearl disaster: Case to be filed in Singapore

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By: Isuru Parakrama

Colombo (LNW): A lawsuit will be filed at a court in Singapore over the MV X Press Pearl disaster seeking compensation for the damages, the Attorney General’s Office said.

According to AG Sanjaya Rajaratnam, the matter has already been handed over to a law firm in Singapore.

Earlier, the Cabinet approved the move, and Justice Minister Rajapakshe told media that a lawsuit will be filed over the disaster at a foreign court.

Meanwhile, the AG’s Office noted that the amount of compensation demanded for the damage will be notified soon.

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