A deadly superyacht sinking off the coast of Italy during a storm will likely spark legal drama, experts said. Maritime legal experts say lawsuits are likely, but negligence would need to be established. "I would not be optimistic about the chances for any claims," one expert said.

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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement The operator of the superyacht that sank during a violent storm off the coast of Italy this week is likely to face legal troubles over the deadly tragedy, according to maritime law experts. But the success of any potential lawsuit is up for debate.

Three maritime legal experts told Business Insider that the operator and owner behind the now-sunken luxury sailing yacht called the Bayesian should lawyer up in anticipation of possible claims from families of the dead or the survivors themselves. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.

Have an account? Log in . "There's always the possibility of claims when there's a.