date:Jul 11, 2012
the government's claim following Monday's hearing saying the Navy failed to follow its own policies designed to ensure that munitions like the flare were accounted for when they left the base. He said he was pleased with Judge Marshall's ruling.
The ruling allows Smithfield to commence discovery in the case, Denenberg said following the hearing. Smithfield is interested in settling the case through private mediation, according to Denenberg.