Captain Francesco Schettino, master of the Costa Concordia when it sank on Jan. 13, has filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful dismissal, Reuters is reporting from Italy. "It is the right of every worker to appeal against his dismissal and Captain Schettino has done no more than exercise that right," his attorney told Reuters.
Costa Crociere ordered Schettino’s dismissal after concluding disciplinary proceedings against him. The company said the dismissal is in accordance with applicable laws and contractual regulations.
Schettino was at the helm of the Concordia when it strayed from an approved route, hitting rocks and capsizing near the Italian island of Giglio. Thirty-two people died. Schettino faces multiple charges of manslaughter and abandoning ship. Preliminary hearings are scheduled to begin Oct. 15.Costa also said it has not begun any other disciplinary proceedings against its employees after the sinking, apart from the one which led to the Schettinos dismissal.
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