[Revel]

Since they lied about it being capable of going to 4000 meters then any waiver is going to be worthless.

[DallasBiff]

Since they lied about it being capable of going to 4000 meters then any waiver is going to be worthless

Well two of the passengers were billionaires, they couldn't inspect the submarine independently?

It almost seems the billionaires are liable.

[FoxInSocks]

How do you know the depth they reached before the vessel was destroyed?

[steve86]

“Since they lied about it being capable of going to 4000 meters then any waiver is going to be worthless.”

Yes, it was a not-in-good-faith contract or something, not binding.

[Brooklyn Attitude]

“Since they lied about it being capable of going to 4000 meters then any waiver is going to be worthless.”

It was capable of going to 4000 meters, just not in one piece.

[sloanrb]

Technically it went to 4000 meters.

There was no guarantee they would one back up.

[frithguild]

Since they lied about it being capable of going to 4000 meters then any waiver is going to be worthless

Possibly, but it depends on the wording. Express warranties can be disclaimed. Depending on the jurisdiction such a disclaimer is not effective for bodily injury owners wrongful death. Regardless, i don't think any of these high net worth individuals' estates will file suit and expose themselves to discovery.