Hazlehurst, Mississippi – Victims of a tragic propane explosion that claimed the lives of four individuals in Copiah County have finally reached a settlement with a gas company, marking a significant step towards closure one year after the devastating incident. The explosion, which occurred on January 14, 2023, at a residence on Wilderness Road, resulted … Read more
Copiah County, Mississippi – One year ago, a tragic explosion caused by propane rocked Copiah County, resulting in the loss of four lives. The incident prompted a lawsuit against Herring Gas, which has now been settled with the Jordan family. While the settlement provides some closure for the family, it does not erase the pain … Read more
Williamsburg County, SC – A $1 million settlement has been approved by a judge in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a fatal officer-involved shooting in 2022. The lawsuit was filed by the family of Robert Langley, a 46-year-old man who was killed during the incident. The settlement resolves a case involving former Hemingway police … Read more
SYRACUSE, NY – National Grid has reached a settlement agreement for $1 million following a devastating house explosion in Oneida. This agreement comes after investigations into the incident, which left the home completely destroyed and caused significant damage to nearby properties. The explosion, which occurred last year, was linked to the company’s gas infrastructure. The … Read more
Beaumont, Texas – The state of Texas recently reached a significant settlement of $12.6 million with TPC Group concerning environmental violations connected to the explosions that occurred at the company’s Port Neches chemical plant in November 2019. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made this announcement on Friday, showcasing the state’s dedication to holding companies accountable … Read more
KAUNAKAKAI, Hawaii – The case of Nathaniel Naki, a Molokai man shot and killed by police in April 2023, might be moving towards a settlement as his family’s civil lawsuit progresses. Naki’s family has alleged that his death resulted from what they claim was the police’s excessive and unreasonable use of deadly force. Maui police … Read more
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a significant $4.2 million settlement with Philadelphia Energy Solutions, the firm that previously owned and operated a prominent East Coast refinery. This agreement follows the closure of the refinery due to an explosion and fire in 2019, marking the end of its 150-year operation as … Read more
Philadelphia, PA – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a $4.2 million settlement over a 2019 explosion and fire at a refinery in Philadelphia. The incident, which occurred at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) refinery, resulted in significant damage and environmental concerns. The settlement includes penalties for violations of the Clean Air Act and … Read more
Waukegan, Illinois – AB Specialty Silicones LLC, a chemical products manufacturer, has agreed to pay $1.3 million in fines following a tragic explosion and fire at its plant in May 2019, which resulted in the loss of four workers’ lives. The settlement was reached with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) after an investigation … Read more
CHICAGO, Illinois – The U.S. Department of Labor has recently come to a settlement with a Waukegan chemical manufacturer, over five years after a tragic explosion at their factory resulted in the death of four workers. AB Specialty Silicones LLC has agreed to pay $1.3 million in penalties for the incident, which claimed the lives … Read more