Waynesville, North Carolina – A company responsible for the construction of a burn tower at Haywood Community College is facing allegations of deflecting blame in a recent explosion lawsuit. The lawsuit claims that the company, which constructed the tower for firefighter training exercises, failed to address safety concerns properly, leading to the explosion. The burn … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – The estate of Akil Drake, who tragically lost his life in a downtown Youngstown explosion, has filed a lawsuit against the building owner, property management company, and gas company. The civil lawsuit was brought forth by Traesha Pritchard and Sharnette Crite-Evans, Drake’s sister and mother, seeking justice for his untimely death. The … Read more
Houston, Texas – A petrochemical company based in Houston, Texas, faces substantial fines for the explosions that occurred in 2019. The company, involved in producing chemicals used in various industrial processes, is held accountable for the environmental damage and safety hazards caused by the incidents. The explosions in 2019 resulted in severe consequences, including injuries … Read more
Port Neches, Texas – A petrochemical company in Texas has recently pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Air Act following two explosions that rocked the TPC Group plant in the city of Port Neches on the eve of Thanksgiving 2019. The explosions led to the evacuation of over 50,000 residents and resulted in injuries to … Read more
LODI, Calif. – A Lodi man was taken into custody Tuesday night on suspicion of murder following a fatal shooting at the Rivermaid Trading Company. The victim, identified as 27-year-old Jorge Bejar, was an employee at the company and succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds at the scene. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is currently … Read more
NASHVILLE, TN – Three individuals were injured in an explosion at a special effects company in Nashville, Tennessee, where a natural gas leak was successfully contained. The incident occurred, leading to injuries and concern in the local community. Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene to address the situation and provide assistance to those affected … Read more
Okomu-Udo in Edo State, Nigeria, faced a tragic incident as the Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc reported violent attacks by hoodlums resulting in casualties and injuries among its workers. The company disclosed this information in a statement released on the Nigeria Exchange Group (NGX). The attack occurred on the 6th and 7th of May 2024, … Read more
WEST PARK, FLORIDA – Three families whose homes were devastated by an overnight propane explosion in December in West Park have taken legal action by filing lawsuits in Broward County. The explosion, which occurred at a home on 5206 SW 20th St., owned by Redes Ledix and Pierre Mertus, left nothing standing in its wake. … Read more
West Park, Florida – A devastating explosion rocked a West Park community in December, leaving neighbors reeling months later as they seek justice through legal action. Three separate lawsuits have been filed by residents who allege that AmeriGas, the propane company responsible for the tank outside the exploded house, and the property owners share responsibility … Read more
Oak Grove, Alabama – Clara Riley and her family were left with unanswered questions as they gathered around the small kitchen table of the 90-year-old woman. A representative from Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC, a mining company, had visited their home after concerns were raised about a water well located in Clara’s storage room. The … Read more