Lloyd's Shipping & Trade Law
Classification societies and limitation – a significant decision by the EU court
A ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union means that, within the Union, litigation against classification societies is a civil and commercial matter which may be brought before the courts.
LG and Others v Rina SpA and Another
Case C‑641/18 provides a gateway to the EU jurisdiction for claimants against classifications societies domiciled in an EU
member state.