RI RI - Linda Carman, 54, Point Judith, 18 Sept 2016 *SON ARRESTED, dies before trial*

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Todd Kazakiewich‏ @ToddKazakiewich 4h4 hours ago
Nathan Carman & his Attorney arriving for day 4 of the civil trial. Carman is being sued by the insurance company over the $85k insurance claim for his boat “Chicken Pox” which sunk in September 2016 as he & his mother were fishing at sea. She is presumed dead #wcvb

(video clip: Todd Kazakiewich on Twitter )


Dave Altimari‏ @davealtimari 4h4 hours ago
Judge starts day 4 of Nathan Carman with update on amount of time each attorney has used up so far. Insurance attorney’s 370 minutes and Carman’s attorney has used 385 minutes. He has limited them to 15 hours or 900 minutes each.


Dave Altimari‏ @davealtimari 3h3 hours ago
It appears that we are going to have a marine surveyor take apart a trim tab the way Nathan Carman did on the Chicken Pox right here in federal court.


Dave Altimari‏ @davealtimari 2h2 hours ago
Marine surveyor explains how Nathan Carman filled the holes left by removal trim tabs - he stuffed pieces of paper towel into the hole and then filled in with an epoxy to seal it up. The holes were just a few inches above the water line.


Dave Altimari‏ @davealtimari 2h2 hours ago
Jon Klopmann the surveyor testified that making repair that way “makes no sense.” He said if he saw someone making that repair he’d tell them to take the boat out of water and get it repaired correctly.

 

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Dave Altimari‏ @davealtimari 2h2 hours ago
Lobsterman Alex Aucoin is allowed to testify about fishing in Block Canyon on Sept. 16, 2016 says he trawled for lobster for several hours and never saw any boats or life rafts. Nathan Carman told Coast Guard that’s where he was fishing when his boat sank.


Dave Altimari‏ @davealtimari 2h2 hours ago
Aucoin says he was familiar with the Chicken Pox because he also sailed out of Ram Point Marina and had seen the boat. “I knew his (Carman) boat personally thought it was an attractive boat.”


Dave Altimari‏ @davealtimari 2h2 hours ago
Aucoin said visibility was good that day and that he can see five or six miles from his captains perch and never saw another boat that day.


Dave Altimari‏ @davealtimari 2h2 hours ago
Aucoin is now drawing on a chart the area he was fishing with the judge standing right next to him and about five attorneys huddled together watching him mark his fishing path with a highlighter.


Dave Altimari‏ @davealtimari 2h2 hours ago
Judge is now asking Aucoin to draw two circles on the map one for three mile radius where he said he would have definitely been able to identify Carman’s boat and one for six mile radius where he would have been able to identify any boat.

 

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DAY FOUR WRAPS OF NATHAN CARMAN CIVIL TRIAL OVER 'SUSPICIOUS' BOAT SINKING (with clip)

August 16th 2019

"...Friday was day four of the trial in the civil case. Jonathan Klopman, an expert marine surveyor was brought in to testify.

He answered questions on how difficult it would have been for Carman to make alterations to the boat.

Klopman said based on Carman's deposition, the boat most likely sunk from the stern. However, Carman initially claimed it sank from the bow.

Carman's lawyers argue Klopman gathered his facts inaccurately because pictures he used in his research were taken at angles that could distort proper measurements....

Testimony will continue next week."

Day four wraps of Nathan Carman civil trial over 'suspicious' boat sinking

 

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Nathan Carman trial: Lobster boat captain says he saw no sign of Carman’s boat or life raft

"Aug. 17--For 10 hours on Sept. 18, 2016, Alex Aucoin testified Friday, his lobster boat trawled back and forth through Block Canyon off the coast of Long Island and not once did he see the familiar silver captain's perch of Nathan Carman's boat, or any life rafts.

"I knew his boat personally because I thought it was an attractive boat," Aucoin said. "I would have remembered a life raft because I would have gone to assist it."

Aucoin took the stand on the fourth day of Carman's federal civil trial where two insurance companies are fighting his effort to recoup $85,000 for the sinking of the boat....

Aucoin, the fisherman who testified at the trial Friday, said he trawled for lobster throughout Block Canyon from 5 a.m. to about 3 p.m. on Sept. 18, 2016, going back and forth about nine times. At one point Judge John J. McConnell asked Aucoin to draw three- and six-mile circles on a nautical chart showing where he believes he fished that day.

Aucoin told the judge he would have recognized Carman's boat because they sailed out of the same marina and he was sure he didn't see it that day....

The first witness Friday was Jon Klopman, a marine surveyor, who testified that repairs Carman made to his boat were both risky and not needed....

The insurance companies' other expert witness, naval architect Eric Greene, recreated how Carman removed the trim tabs to see how it would work. Greene said on almost every test he did the epoxy sealant either fell out completely or failed to provide a watertight seal.

"It was a woefully inadequate way of filling those holes," Greene said.

Greene also cast doubt on Carman's story that the Chicken Pox sank so fast he barely had a chance to grab emergency gear let alone find his mother....

Greene will return to the witness stand Wednesday when the trial resumes. Carman is also expected to be called as a witness Wednesday...."

https://insurancenewsnet.com/oartic...s-he-saw-no-sign-of-carmans-boat-or-life-raft

 

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8/21/2019 tweets:

Michelle San Miguel‏ @NBC10_Michelle 20h20 hours ago
Day five of #NathanCarman civil trial regarding the insurance claim on his sunken boat. Nathan just arrived at the federal courthouse in Providence with his attorney. Nathan is expected to testify today. @NBC10

(video clip: Michelle San Miguel on Twitter )


Taylor DiChello‏Verified account @taylordichello 20h20 hours ago
The Nathan Carman trial resumes in 15 minutes. The Chakalos family spokesperson says Carman may take the stand as early as this morning.


Dave Altimari‏ @davealtimari 20h20 hours ago
Judge allowing reporters to sit in the jury box today in Nathan Carman’s federal court case. As he is expected to testify. Definitely a different view of things, first time in over 30 Years..


Todd Kazakiewich‏ @ToddKazakiewich 19h19 hours ago
Nathan Carman arrives at Federal Court in Providence, as the civil trial against him continues. He is expected to testify as early as this morning about modifications he made to his boat shortly before it sank, leading to the presumed death of his mother. #wcvb

(video clip: Todd Kazakiewich on Twitter )

 

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Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 20h20 hours ago
Carmen was rescued 100 miles off Massachussets shore, but he’s said he was at sea for 7 days. His mother, Linda Carman, was also on that boat but hasn’t been seen since


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 20h20 hours ago
Insurance company Boat US claims Carman's alterations to the boat caused it to sink. They also claim he never told the company about the changes, which made the unseaworthy, voiding his policy.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 20h20 hours ago
Carman's attorney has maintained that the boat was deteriorating long before Carman bought it, and that it sank simply because it was in poor shape.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 20h20 hours ago
There was a break in the trial Monday and Tuesday, so today is Day 5 (typo in the first tweet).


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 20h20 hours ago
Should be Day 5


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 20h20 hours ago
Before we resume testimony of Naval Architect Eric Greene, judge takes up motion by Carman's lawyer, David Anderson, to limit what Greene can say in testimony as expert witness


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 19h19 hours ago
Defense wants to limit Greene from saying specifically that Carman's changes caused the boat to sink. Plaintiffs say that Greene's testimony only that Carman's work would make the boat unseaworthy, thus more likely to sink.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 19h19 hours ago
Carman drilled holes in the boat to remove trim tabs and filled them with epoxy. Greene says those likely would have failed in salt water. He also says that fuel tanks Carman added would have lowered boat, meaning those holes would have been at or near water level.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 19h19 hours ago
Plaintiffs only had 1 question for Greene today. Anderson now cross examining.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 19h19 hours ago
Anderson questioning Greene on his knowledge of the boat, timeline of changes.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 19h19 hours ago
Greene relied on evidence, statements, testimony, depositions of witnesses, including the man who rebuilt the boat and sold it to Carman. Greene never saw the boat before it sank.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 19h19 hours ago
Anderson questioning Greene'd ability to form opinion without seeing boat, doing own calculations.

 

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Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 19h19 hours ago
Anderson says if tanks are further forward in the boat, weight would push the rear (where Carman drilled and patched the holes in question) higher relative to water surface.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 19h19 hours ago
Anderson arguing Greene doesn't have the information he needs to make his opinion. Greene says one would place fuel tanks closer to the rear, not front.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 19h19 hours ago
Anderson lowing out more scenarios where differences to the boat could have altered Greene's opinion.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 18h18 hours ago
*laying out


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 18h18 hours ago
Greene acknowledges, per judge's question, that he didn't know how much fuel Carman had on his boat

 

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Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 18h18 hours ago
Plaintiffs now call Martha Charlesworth, claims adjuster who handled Carman's claim.


Amanda Pitts‏ @APittsABC6 18h18 hours ago
Martha Charlesworth just took the stand, she works for Boat US as marine insurance legal counsel. She was assigned to Carman’s $85k claim that he filed after his boat sank. @ABC6


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 18h18 hours ago
Lawyers reiterate that they then plan to call Carman to the stand. Remaining 3 witnesses for plaintiffs could be called as rebuttals after defendants call their witnesses


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 18h18 hours ago
Charlesworth said Boat US opened claim when saw news report, as typical. This was done before Carman contacted to file claim


Amanda Pitts‏ @APittsABC6 18h18 hours ago
Charlesworth, when assigned to the claim, said she didn’t know much about the case, only what she heard in news reports. She issued a verbal reservation of rights, wanted to make it clear there was a potential issue with the claim. @ABC6


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 18h18 hours ago
Carman submitted written account of sinking, as reuqested by Boat US


Amanda Pitts‏ @APittsABC6 18h18 hours ago
Lunch break now — Charlesworth will continue her testimony when we get back, then Nathan Carman will take the stand. @ABC6


Amanda Pitts‏ @APittsABC6 16h16 hours ago
Defense is cross-examining Charlesworth. She denied Carman’s $85k insurance claim. He didn’t report the repairs he made to “Chicken Pox”. Carman is up next @ABC6


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 14h14 hours ago
Testimony from other witnesses took longer than expect today. Judge says Carman will now take the stand Thursday.


Amanda Pitts‏ @APittsABC6 15h15 hours ago
#UPDATE: Judge dismissing court early, Nathan Carman will NOT testify today. He will take the stand tomorrow. Court resumes at 9:30am @ABC6


Ryan Welch‏ @RyanWelchPhotog 13h13 hours ago
Nathan Carman leaving court today with no comment. @JulianneLimaTV will have more at 5 and 6 today on @wpri12

(video clip: Ryan Welch on Twitter )

 

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Insurer: Carman filed claim weeks after boat went down with his mother believed aboard

Aug 21, 2019

"PROVIDENCE -- A boat insurance adjuster at Boat US testified Wednesday that Nathan Carman placed a claim just weeks after his boat sank in September 2016 with his mother possibly on board during a tuna fishing expedition.

Martha Charlesworth, a lawyer assigned to handle Carman’s claim, said she maintained hope at the time that the 31-foot Chicken Pox would be recovered.

“Mr. Carman did say it was not likely to be recovered because it was so far offshore,” Charlesworth recalled. The paperwork noted that no distress call was placed with the U.S. Coast Guard and that she delayed calling the then 22-year-old Carman to give him time to grieve as is 54-year-old mother, Linda Carman, was presumed dead. Carman was found in a life raft a week after he said the boat went down...."

Insurer: Carman filed claim weeks after boat went down with his mother believed aboard

 

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Time constraints postpone Nathan Carman’s testimony in insurance trial (with clip)

Aug 21, 2019

"PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Vermont man at the center of a civil trial is expected to take the stand Thursday in federal court after time constraints kept him from doing so on Wednesday....

On Wednesday, an insurance employee who handled Carman’s claim took the stand. In the insurance claim, Carman detailed what happened that day.

Carman wrote that his boat began to fill with water and sank suddenly, leaving him in the ocean holding onto a bag of supplies.

Here’s the description of the sinking that Carman gave to the insurance company as part of his claim. Says “the boat sank suddenly” and “I did not see my mom after the boat sank” @wpri12 pic.twitter.com/Qbrvn6krms

— Julianne Lima (@JulianneLimaTV) August 21, 2019
He said called out for his mother but couldn’t find her.

“I continued to try and locate my mom, looking for her and calling out and listening for a reply until dark, then I made myself rest,” Carman wrote....

Carman is listed as a witness for both sides. He was expected to testify on Wednesday but the judge decided to postpone it until 9:30 a.m. Thursday.

When Carman takes the stand, his testimony will focus solely on the insurance aspect of the case. The judge has barred any questions and comments regarding his mother’s disappearance.

Carman’s aunts — Linda’s sisters — believe Nathan killed both his mother and his grandfather John Chakalos in hopes of inheriting a portion of Chakalos’ $44 million estate."

Time constraints postpone Nathan Carman’s testimony in insurance trial

 

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Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV
Here’s the description of the sinking that Carman gave to the insurance company as part of his claim. Says “the boat sank suddenly” and “I did not see my mom after the boat sank” @wpri12

 

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Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Day 6 in the Nathan Carman trial, as he tries to collect on the $85,000 insurance policy on his boat


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Carman was rescued off the shore of Mass in September 2016 after his boat, Chicken Pox, sank. His mother, Linda, was also on the boat but hasn't been seen since


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
His insurance company, Boat US, rejected his claim, saying he 1) made alterations that made the boat unseaworthy and 2) never disclosed that information to the company


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Carman is scheduled to take the stand this morning. Plaintiffs hoped to question him yesterday afternoon, but other witnesses took too long.

Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
But first, Carman's lawyer, David Anderson, says Boat US executives have consistently given contradicting statements, evidence about Carman's actual insurance policy.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Anderson challenging the validity of insurance policy entered as evidence. Says an email meant to authenticate the policy as the one issued to Carman contradicts the document entered as evidence


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Anderson: Document contains more pages that listed in email. Plaintiffs attorney (David Farrell): Email says 15 "pages", some with printing on front and back. Judge withhholds ruling


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Anderson has tried to challenge authenticity of several pieces of evidence

 

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Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 8h8 hours ago
HAPPENING SOON: Nathan Carman set to take the stand in his civil trial this morning. Attorneys for the insurance companies told me they plan to question him for *at least* 2 hours. Catch up on the story here: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/south-county/nathan-carman-expected-to-testify-in-insurance-trial/ …


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 8h8 hours ago
Attorneys for the insurance companies call Nathan Carman to the stand. He appears emotionless as he approaches the bench @wpri12


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 8h8 hours ago
Judge informs plaintiffs they have 4.5 hours remaining, defendants with 5 hours remaining in the trial. He is limiting testimony to 15 hours per side @wpri12


Robert Goulston‏Verified account @rgoulston 8h8 hours ago
Nathan Carman is now on the stand answering questions about where he and his mother were fishing before he says the boat suddenly sank. Carman is standing in front of large charts that he marked after being rescued to show the Coast Guard his whereabouts that day.


Nick Rondinone‏ @nickrondinone 8h8 hours ago
There are three charts, one off Long Island, one of Point Judith, and another of the area around Block Island. Those three charts were marked by Nathan Carman during some point of examination.


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 8h8 hours ago
Plaintiffs asking Carman about his boat “Chicken Pox”. Carman confirms it was first registered in New Hampshire, then Rhode Island @wpri12

Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 8h8 hours ago
Carman is examining U.S. Coast Guard maps he apparently marked during his ‘entry under oath’ for the insurance companies. Maps entered into evidence despite objection from defense @wpri12


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Ferrell begins questioning with when Carman was rescued. Couple of quick timelines questions, then to purchase of the boat


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Farrell's questioning so far laying down the foundation to enter maps as evidence, use in questioning.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
In opening arguments, Farrell said part of plaintiff's case will be to question Carman's account of Chicken Pox sinking. This includes questions about his path; time at sea.

 

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Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 8h8 hours ago
Attorneys begin questioning Carman on his insurance policy @wpri12


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Now questioning Carmen about his insurance policy, counter claim


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 8h8 hours ago
Policy entered into evidence. Shows Carman signed off on the policy on Feb. 19, 2016 — approx. 7 months before his boat sank @wpri12


Alexandra Leslie‏Verified account @AlexandraLeslie 8h8 hours ago
Plaintiff asked if Nathan increased the insurance policy on the boat In March. Carman was unsure of the exact date, but agreed he increased it.


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 8h8 hours ago
Carman admits to increasing insurance policy coverage to $85,000 in March 2016 after installing GPS, auto pilot system, life raft onboard “Chicken Pox” @wpri12


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 8h8 hours ago
Plaintiffs questioning Carman on times he was reimbursed through insurance policy, once for a tow when he overheated the engine (spring 2016). After this instance, he installed a rebuilt engine on his boat to replace the one that was destroyed @wpri12


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Policy includes language that it's "subject to the terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the policy(ies) in current use by the company."


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Carman said he never gave that language "much thought." Says he never got the policy in the mail, but admits also has an issue collecting and sorting mail


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Carman says house also was under construction. Roof was off the house at one point, late summer or fall 2015. Admits rain water damaged some mail, but says this was before he purchased the boat


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Carman admits doesn't read all mail, but says he stays up on important documents.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Carman says boat overheated less than a minute of him revving engine to top speed.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
This was sometime around April 2016, he had his engine rebuilt after this.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Correction: provided with a different rebuilt engine to replace the one that was blown out

 

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Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Letter in September 2016, after Carman didn't deposite an $11,000 check for the engine. Carman says he probably had the check in with his other mail, decided it would be easier to get a second check.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Carman has claimed he never got the policy, which is one the reasons Farrell is questioning him about getting documents from Boat US in the mail


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Carman worked for his grandfather, a real estate developer, as a senior project manager when he graduated high school. Then worked for Fed Ex, and then at a private school washing dishes.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Farrell comparing Carman's handling of warranty for replacement motor with his response to Boat US. Carman asked questioned about warranty to make sure he understood terms, but never did despite saying confused about insurance policy language


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 8h8 hours ago
Carman testifies he worked with his grandfather for some months after he graduated high school and “before he [grandfather] passed”. Compared it to an internship. Carman’s aunts accuse him of murdering his grandfather @wpri12


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 8h8 hours ago
Carman’s grandfather was murdered in CT in 2013. While he’s considered a person of interest in the case, he’s never been charged @wpri12


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 8h8 hours ago
Carman now answering questions about modifications he made to boat “Chicken Pox”. Attorney shows him an electric saw Carman confirms he used to remove two forward bulkheads onboard @wpri12


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Now asking Carman about his removal of the bulkhead. Bulkhead plays several roles on the boat, including:
1) supporting integrity of the boat
2) blocking water, creating air pockets and improving bouyancy if there's a leak



Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 8h8 hours ago
Bulkheads can increase the structural rigidity of a boat, create watertight compartments in case of a hull breach/leak. Carman says he removed the bulkheads to create space to store his fishing rods @wpri12

Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Carman says he replaced the bilge pump days before boat sank. Says pump needed to be replace because of bad work repairman did.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Carman claimed that September 2016 work was the first time he replaced the bilge pump. Farrell trying to contradict that, bringing up evidence from earlier in the trial to try and show Carman replaced the bilge pump at least one other time.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Carman admits the September 17, 2016 bilge pump (day before sinking) was the second time he replaced the pump. Bilge pump removes water from the boat. Engine repairman says he notified Carman multiple times that bilge pump kept blowing fuse.



Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 8h8 hours ago
Carman admits he replaced pump on Sept. 16, 2016 — the day before his boat sank. He did not ask for help at the marina installing new pump, said it was not necessary @wpri12


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 8h8 hours ago
Attorneys showing evidence photos of bilge pumps. Carman insists he only remembers replacing the pump once, not twice, says, “I’m not trying to be difficult but I am trying to stick with my memory” @wpri12


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 7h7 hours ago
Attorneys questioning if Carman ever tested the bilge pumps (they flush water off the boat). Accuse him of not testing them before taking the boat out on the water in Sept. 2016, despite having to replace pump twice in 6 months @wpri12


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 8h8 hours ago
Farrell: "You ever tested" bilge pump to make sure it worked "to see if it sucked water and pumped it overboard." "You never did, you just never tested."



Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 7h7 hours ago
Carman discussing his removal of 4 “trim tabs” from boat. Removal left holes close to the water line that Carman filled w/ putty. Carman admits he didn’t do much research, did not consult w/ anyone, says he removed them b/c he thought it’d make boat more fuel-efficient @wpri12


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 7h7 hours ago
“I know that I did not enlarge the holes”, Carman says while discussing size of holes left after he removed the trim tabs @wpri12


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 7h7 hours ago
Carman bought putty and a fiberglass repair kit. Admits he only filled the hole with putty, did not use fiberglass or resin from the kit to seal the hole. Says he tried to use resin but it just poured out @wpri12


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 6h6 hours ago
Carman says he did not “bore holes” into his boat, only used an electric saw to roughen up the edges of the existing hole to create a fresh surface for repair materials to adhere to @wpri12


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 7h7 hours ago
Farrell brings up multiple work orders where Carman asks for cutout of the boat's core. Carman says he doesn't remember if he received one, doesn't know where the core is. Carman's lawyer, Anderson, has claimed the boat was in poor shape.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 7h7 hours ago
Anderson has noted the boat was a "plug": the boat used to form the mold to manufacture other boats. Anderson has said these plugs are often made from scraps. Other witnesses have contradicted Anderson's characterization, and said Chicken Box was structurally sound.

 

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Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 7h7 hours ago
Side note as we wait for trail to resume after mid morning break:
Each side has a TOTAL of 15 hours to present its case.
Plaintiffs started the day with just 270 minutes (3.5 hours) left.
Defense had 300 minutes (5 hours).
That time includes objections, motions, opening/closing


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 7h7 hours ago
Limited time left for each side means both sides likely will rest their case this week. This will then go to the judge (not a jury trial) for decision.

 

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Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 7h7 hours ago
Farrell now questioning Carman about removing trim tabs from the back of the boat. Recalls Carman previously admitted doing little research on removing trim tabs, didn't consult with any experts.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 7h7 hours ago
Carman says he took off trim tabs off because he felt they caused drag, fuel efficiency.
Says boat had a harm time getting up to full speed.
Farrell: Do you have any data.
Carman: "Not hard data"


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 7h7 hours ago
Farrell doing a demonstration:
Judge: I don't want you to do that again
Farrell: I'm in good shape
Judge: I'm not so sure


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 7h7 hours ago
Questioning Carman on why he kept the boat in the water to remove the trim tabs, which are partially below water level. Carman used a drill and hammer to remove. Process resulted in him drilling holes


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 7h7 hours ago
Drilling holes into the boat. Carman says holes were slightly larger than a quarter. Previously said they were half-dollar sized, but now saying he picked the wrong coin and that it was only silver dollar sized. "I know that I did not enlarge the holes"


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 7h7 hours ago
Farrell pointing out Carman said multiple times in the past that holes were half-dollar sized. Carman also estimates holes 3/4-inch thick, went through the transon. Carman says he wasn't paying attention to thickness.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 7h7 hours ago
Farrell reading from epoxy stick similar to the one Carman used: Good for repairs to wood, metal, plastic surfaces. Carman never put a backing/surface to cover the hole. Carman filled the holes with epoxy as patch, was some left over from patching.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 7h7 hours ago
Farrell pressing Carman on why he had exact measurements in previous sworn statements, now can't remember during testimony. Carman says those were estimates.



Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 7h7 hours ago
Farrell points out Carman could have used a fiber glass kit (that he purchased) to cover hole, then combination of resin and epoxy to patch the hole.

 

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Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 7h7 hours ago
Attorney pressing Carman to indicate where he thinks the boat sank. In previous interviews under oath, Carman marked a map where he thinks the boat sank. Today, he says he does not know where exactly it happened. The boat has never been found @wpri12



Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 6h6 hours ago
Farrell now questioning Carman's account of when and where he sank. He says Carman's claim of sinking site inconsistent with his account of his trip.


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 6h6 hours ago
Attorney breaks line of questioning to ask Carman if he’s a genius. Carman goes on to say in previous depositions, he showed a resume that said he was a genius with an IQ of 140. He says his mother told him that was based on tests he took as a child @wpri12


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 6h6 hours ago
During lunch recess, woman who says she’s Carman’s friend spoke to the media. I asked if she thinks he should collect the $85k insurance claim: “Yes— I believe when he purchased the boat that it was already altered.” @wpri12

(video clip: Julianne Lima on Twitter )


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 5h5 hours ago
HAPPENING NOW: Nathan Carman back on the stand in his civil trial. Has already testified for nearly 3 hours today. Attorneys are questioning his recollection of when and where his boat sank 3 years ago. Catch up here: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/south-county/carman-takes-stand-in-boat-insurance-trial/ …


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 5h5 hours ago
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Attorney questioning Carman about this description he provided insurance company about boat sinking, points out he failed to include info on bulkhead removal, trim tab removal, and bilge pump replacement. Carman says he didn’t think it was responsive to include that info @wpri12

---Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV
Here’s the description of the sinking that Carman gave to the insurance company as part of his claim. Says “the boat sank suddenly” and “I did not see my mom after the boat sank” @wpri12

Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 5h5 hours ago
Farrell now questioning Carman about his account of the actual sinking.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 5h5 hours ago
Carman maintains that the boat sank in 3-5 minutes. He also says he went to get some emergency supplies, and then suddenly he couldn't see his mother anymore


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 5h5 hours ago
Farrell questioning why his mother, Linda Carman, never said anything the entire time the boat was thinking. "She didn't any thing to you when the boat sank, she didn't scream?" Carman says no


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 5h5 hours ago
Carman says the "boat just dropped out" as he was walking forward. Remembers seeing the roof of the pilot house sink


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 5h5 hours ago
Farrell: Was your mother even on board at that time?
Carman: Yes.
Farrell: Could she talk?
Farrell: Yes.


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 5h5 hours ago
Carman admits he did not use an emergency radio onboard when the boat was sinking. It would’ve let the Coast Guard know he was in distress. “I thought we were outside the radio range...” @wpri12


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 5h5 hours ago
“I have an extremely strong aversion to pressing a button knowing it will bring helicopters unless I know we are sinking” — Carman on why he didn’t radio for help the day his boat sank. Said it wasn’t unusual to have water in the bilge @wpri12


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 5h5 hours ago
“I remember I was walking forward on the deck, it started to feel spongey when I put my foot down... the boat just dropped out. Next thing I know I was in the water. I remember seeing the roof of the pilot house slip away.” Carman says boat sank in 3-5 min. @wpri12

 

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Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 5h5 hours ago
Carman says he was in the life raft for a week, claims he was able to change into dry clothes. Clothes were "fast drying." So he got wet at times but not saturated.


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 5h5 hours ago
Carman says he survived alone on a life raft for a week: “Yes I got wet at times, but I wasn’t saturated. Yes I got cold, but I wasn’t hypothermic.” @wpri12



Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 5h5 hours ago
Carman says he had 30 days of food. Carman says it was two weeks worth of food for two people


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 5h5 hours ago
Photos of Carman’s rescue being entered into evidence. First shows Carman waving a red flag from the life raft, second shows him holding a flotation device, third shows him walking up ladder to the ship that rescued him @wpri12


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 5h5 hours ago
Carman being cross-examined by his lawyer, David Anderson.


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 5h5 hours ago
Attorneys for the insurance companies have no further questions. Carmen’s own defense attorney David Anderson will now begin his questioning @wpri12


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 5h5 hours ago
Cross-examination begins. Carman answering questions about the 3 fuel tanks onboard the “Chicken Pox” @wpri12


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 5h5 hours ago
Carman says all 3 fuel tanks were full when he and his mother left for their fishing trip, about 340 gallons of fuel onboard. Carman unsure how much fuel was left when the Chicken Pox sank @wpri12



Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 5h5 hours ago
Carman says he shut the engine, was just drifting for a little bit less than an hour before it sank.


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 4h4 hours ago
Carman answering lots of questions about technology onboard the “Chicken Pox”. Answering questions about GPS, speedometer-like device, auto-pilot tech @wpri12



Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 4h4 hours ago
Carman used cell phone to call 911 when his engine blew near point Judith. Was "absolutely certain" he was outside range of cell phone when his boat sank.


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 4h4 hours ago
Carman says he had never purchased or written on a paper chart/map “out of the context of this case”. Earlier, Carman had struggled to pinpoint where on the map his boat sank @wpri12


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 4h4 hours ago
Carman says there is no way to test a bilge pump, and he had no idea his wasn’t working the day his boat sank. He previously testified that he replaced it the day before the fateful voyage @wpri12


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 4h4 hours ago
Carman says he had no idea bilge pump wasn't working. Says it was "impossible" to test the type of bilge pump he had.


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 3h3 hours ago
After date of replacing engine, Carman says only change that would significantly affect performance would be removing trim tabs. Admits he can't remember when he removed bulkheads, relative to engine replacement. Agrees that is a signifcant change.


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 3h3 hours ago
Carman identifies various parts of the boat in several photos. Says the life raft was self-launching and would automatically deploy if the case was submerged in water @wpri12


Mike Savino ‏ @Reporter_Savino 3h3 hours ago
Carman says he never liked the name Chicken Pox, the name Brian Woods gave it when he rebuilt it and sold it to Carman. Carman says his mother embraced the name and used it on registration form. He just called it "my boat"


Julianne Lima‏Verified account @JulianneLimaTV 3h3 hours ago
Court breaks for the day with Carman still on the stand for cross-examination. Judge says trial will end tomorrow. Plaintiffs have 2 hours left, defense has 2 hours and 20 minutes left @wpri12


Michelle San Miguel‏ @NBC10_Michelle 54m54 minutes ago
Nathan Carman and his attorney leave federal court after Nathan spent the day testifying. He will be back on the stand tomorrow morning. @NBC10

(video clip: Michelle San Miguel on Twitter )


Amanda Pitts‏ @APittsABC6 2h2 hours ago
Nathan Carman and his attorney leave court for the day after over 6 hours of testimony. Carman will be back on the stand tomorrow morning. @ABC6

(video clip: Amanda Pitts on Twitter )

 

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Nathan Carman testifies about modification he made to boat

August 22, 2019

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Nathan Carman describes sinking of fishing boat

Aug 22, 2019

"PROVIDENCE — Nathan Carman testified Thursday about the sinking of his 31-foot boat in September 2016 in prime fishing grounds about 70 miles southwest of Block Island.

He and his mother, Linda Carman, were tuna fishing in Block Canyon when the motor began “making a funny sound,” Carman, 26, of Vernon, Vermont, said. He lifted the hatch, only to find the bilge pump submerged in water. He turned the engine off, and asked his mother to pull in the lines.

“That’s the last time you saw your mother,” David J. Farrell, lawyer for the boat’s insurers, said.

“It’s the last time I said anything to her or she said anything to me,” Carman said.

Farrell asked if, perhaps, the reason he couldn’t hear her was because she couldn’t talk, or maybe she wasn’t even on board.

“I’ve told you she was on board,” Carman said...."

Nathan Carman describes sinking of fishing boat