MM&J is one of the few law firms that have experience in space
law.
Space Shuttle Columbia Accident:
In 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia was destroyed upon re-entry into
Earth’s atmosphere over Texas and Louisiana in a disaster that
claimed the lives of all seven of its crew. Certain Underwriters at
Lloyd’s of London provided property insurance to a space
contractor whose property was destroyed while onboard the
orbiter. Underwriters selected MM&J to enforce their subrogation
rights. Despite the challenges and complexity of this action, a
satisfactory recovery was obtained on behalf of our client.
Ford Aerospace v. McDonnell Douglas:
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s and Companies of the Institute of
London Underwriters selected MM&J to prosecute a multimillion-
dollar subrogation claim on behalf of Ford Aerospace (now Space
Systems/Loral). This case involved damage to a Ford Aerospace
telecommunications satellite, which was built for the Government of
India. A pre-launch crane incident occurring on the launch pad at
Cape Canaveral, Florida, resulted in substantial damage to the
satellite. The litigation, involving the Commercial Space Launch
Act and venued in Federal District Court in Orlando, Florida,
resulted in the negotiation of a substantial recovery on behalf of our
client.
Lockheed Martin v. U.S. Air Force:
We were retained by the Recoveries Group of Lloyd’s Claims
Office (now Xchanging Claims Services) to advise them about the
prospects of a potential subrogation claim against the United
States Air Force. This matter involved water damage at
Vandenberg Air Force Base to two segments of solid rocket motor
upgrades for Titan IV launch vehicles manufactured by Martin
Marietta (now Lockheed Martin). MM&J was able to quickly
evaluate the recovery opportunity, which ultimately did not result in
litigation, saving Lloyd’s substantial potential fees and costs.
law.
Space Shuttle Columbia Accident:
In 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia was destroyed upon re-entry into
Earth’s atmosphere over Texas and Louisiana in a disaster that
claimed the lives of all seven of its crew. Certain Underwriters at
Lloyd’s of London provided property insurance to a space
contractor whose property was destroyed while onboard the
orbiter. Underwriters selected MM&J to enforce their subrogation
rights. Despite the challenges and complexity of this action, a
satisfactory recovery was obtained on behalf of our client.
Ford Aerospace v. McDonnell Douglas:
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s and Companies of the Institute of
London Underwriters selected MM&J to prosecute a multimillion-
dollar subrogation claim on behalf of Ford Aerospace (now Space
Systems/Loral). This case involved damage to a Ford Aerospace
telecommunications satellite, which was built for the Government of
India. A pre-launch crane incident occurring on the launch pad at
Cape Canaveral, Florida, resulted in substantial damage to the
satellite. The litigation, involving the Commercial Space Launch
Act and venued in Federal District Court in Orlando, Florida,
resulted in the negotiation of a substantial recovery on behalf of our
client.
Lockheed Martin v. U.S. Air Force:
We were retained by the Recoveries Group of Lloyd’s Claims
Office (now Xchanging Claims Services) to advise them about the
prospects of a potential subrogation claim against the United
States Air Force. This matter involved water damage at
Vandenberg Air Force Base to two segments of solid rocket motor
upgrades for Titan IV launch vehicles manufactured by Martin
Marietta (now Lockheed Martin). MM&J was able to quickly
evaluate the recovery opportunity, which ultimately did not result in
litigation, saving Lloyd’s substantial potential fees and costs.
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