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legal2 years ago

$15 Million Settlement Reached in Mallory Beach Boat Crash Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The family of Mallory Beach, who died in a boat crash in 2019, has reached a $15 million settlement in their wrongful death suit against Parker's convenience store. The family hopes that the settlement will send a message to those who sell alcohol illegally, emphasizing the need for accountability and responsible practices. The settlement does not affect the ongoing civil conspiracy and harassment case against Parker's.

via Greenville News|
#accountability#alcohol-sales#legal
crime2 years ago

Families of Buffalo shooting victims file lawsuits against social media platforms and more.

Families of victims and survivors of the Tops Markets shooting in Buffalo have filed a wrongful death suit against social media platforms, gun shops, and body armor manufacturers, among others, for their role in radicalizing the shooter and enabling the attack. The suit targets Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), Snap, Alphabet Inc., Discord, Reddit, Amazon.com Inc., the body armor manufacturer, the gun shop, and the shooter's parents. The families are represented by attorneys with the Social Media Victims Law Center and the Giffords Law Center. The suit aims to hold these entities accountable and prevent future mass shootings.

via Buffalo News|
#accountability#crime#gun-control
legal2 years ago

Fatal Explosion at Chocolate Factory Due to Ignored Gas Leak: Lawsuit

The family of a worker who died in the explosion at a candy factory in West Reading is suing the R.M. Palmer Company for wrongful death, claiming that the company ignored warnings of a gas leak before the blast. Workers had reportedly smelled gas and notified Palmer, but the company "did nothing," according to the lawsuit. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, with federal safety officials studying the role of a natural gas pipeline.

via WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.|
#candy-factory#explosion#gas-leak
legal2 years ago

Lawsuit alleges company ignored gas leak complaints leading to fatal explosion.

The family of a worker who died in a Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion has filed a wrongful death suit against R.M. Palmer Co., alleging that the company ignored warnings of a gas leak before the blast that killed seven workers and injured several others. Workers had reportedly smelled gas and notified Palmer, but the company did nothing. The lawsuit also names gas utility UGI. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the explosion, which leveled a building in the factory complex and damaged several other buildings in West Reading.

via NBC News|
#explosion#gas-leak#legal
legal2 years ago

Lawsuit alleges chocolate factory ignored warning before fatal explosion.

The family of a worker who died in an explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania has filed a wrongful death suit against R.M. Palmer Co., alleging that the company ignored warnings of a natural gas leak. The lawsuit also names gas utility UGI. The explosion killed seven workers and injured several others. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but federal safety officials have confirmed that they are studying the role of a natural gas pipeline.

via ABC News|
#explosion#legal#natural-gas-leak
legal2 years ago

Chocolate Maker Ignored Gas Alert Before Explosion, Lawsuit Claims.

The family of a worker who died in an explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania has filed a wrongful death suit against R.M. Palmer Co., alleging that the company ignored warnings of a natural gas leak. The explosion killed seven workers and injured several others. Workers had reportedly smelled natural gas and notified Palmer, but the company did nothing. The lawsuit also names gas utility UGI. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the explosion.

via The Associated Press|
#explosion#legal#natural-gas-leak