The family of Paul-Henri Nargeolet, known as 'Mr. Titanic', has filed a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against OceanGate and others following the implosion of the Titan submersible on June 18, 2023.

Nargeolet was one of five individuals who tragically lost their lives during a dive to the Titanic wreck site in the North Atlantic, where he was recognized for his extensive knowledge of the Titanic.

The lawsuit alleges that OceanGate withheld crucial information about the Titan's safety and operational issues, which Nargeolet's family claims contributed to the disaster.

The legal action accuses OceanGate of gross negligence, stating that the crew experienced fear and anguish as they faced irreversible failures during the dive.

According to the lawsuit, the Titan dropped weights approximately 90 minutes into the dive, indicating the crew's awareness of impending danger and a possible aborted mission.

Concerns about the Titan's unconventional design and the lack of independent safety checks have been raised, with reports of dangerous flaws surfacing as early as 2018.

The Titan lost contact with its support vessel two hours into its final dive, leading to a global search and rescue operation before its wreckage was discovered near the Titanic site.

The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting an ongoing investigation into the implosion, which is expected to take longer than initially anticipated.

The lawsuit aims to uncover the circumstances of the tragedy and hold accountable those responsible for the unsafe conditions of the submersible.

OceanGate has suspended all exploration and commercial operations following the incident, but a spokesperson declined to comment on the lawsuit.

Nargeolet's family seeks answers regarding the circumstances of the tragedy and the parties involved, emphasizing the need for accountability in the burgeoning submersible tourism industry.