Irish Family of Designer Martha Nolan-O'Slattarra to Sue over Her Death
The suit alleges assault, gross negligence and reckless conduct and seeks $50 million in damages if Christopher Durnan does not respond.
- The family of Irish fashion designer Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra filed a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit this week against Christopher Durnan, the yacht owner where she was found dead one year ago.
- Suffolk County Police found the 33-year-old designer unconscious on Durnan's yacht at Montauk Yacht Club on August 5, 2025, though an initial postmortem 'did not show evidence of violence.'
- The lawsuit alleges Durnan 'intentionally and wrongfully assaulted' the designer, claiming 'gross negligence and wanton conduct' directly caused her death, which he denies.
- Durnan, who pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in a 2022 assault case, maintains innocence through lawyer Robert Holdman, who claims his client was 'distraught' and attempted CPR.
- The estate seeks $50 million in damages as the family presses Suffolk County Police for answers about the cause of death, which remains pending investigation.
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$50M suit planned against LI owner of Montauk yacht where fashion designer Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra died
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Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra's family taking legal action
The family of an Irish fashion designer found dead on board a luxury yacht in the US are planning to file a $50million wrongful death suit against the investor who owned the boat. Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, 33, met with Christopher Durnan on the night of August 4, 2025, aboard his yacht, Ripple, at the ritzy Montauk […]
Irish family of designer Martha Nolan-O'Slattarra to sue over her death
The family of an Irish fashion designer found dead on board a luxury yacht in the US is planning to file a $50million wrongful death suit against the investor who owned the boat. Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, 33, met with Christopher Durnan on the night of August 4, 2025, aboard his yacht, Ripple, at the ritzy Montauk […]
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