Quintin Lindsmith Featured in BBC and National Geographic Documentary on Historic Shipwreck Case
Bricker Graydon's General Counsel, Quintin Lindsmith, played a pivotal role in a high-profile legal battle that is now the subject of a major documentary by BBC Studios in partnership with National Geographic. The three-part series, titled CURSED GOLD: A SHIPWRECK SCANDAL, tells the gripping true story of the SS Central America, a ship that sank in 1857 with three tons of gold onboard.
The saga began when Columbus scientist Tommy Thompson and his team made headlines in 1989 by discovering the sunken treasure, appraised to be worth $150 million. However, the story took a dark turn when investors were left empty-handed, and millions in gold coins mysteriously vanished. Quintin Lindsmith represented those defrauded investors and successfully secured a $16.5 million verdict.
The documentary, based on a New York Times bestseller, chronicles the 30-year journey of exploration, deception, and personal turmoil that led to Thompson’s downfall. CURSED GOLD: A SHIPWRECK SCANDAL will captivate audiences with its tale of adventure and betrayal, shining a spotlight on one of the most intriguing legal battles of our time. Check out the trailer here, and catch it airing on Hulu and Disney+.
