Disaster

Italy Launches Probe Into Yacht Captain After Tragic Sea Disaster, Attorney Reveals

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Rome, Italy — Italian authorities have initiated a formal investigation into the actions of a yacht captain following a tragic incident that resulted in the vessel sinking, leading to multiple fatalities. Legal representatives close to the case informed that the focus is on potential charges of manslaughter. The yacht, which went down off Italy’s picturesque Amalfi Coast, led to extensive search and rescue operations. Emergency services worked diligently, contending with challenging sea conditions in efforts to locate and rescue survivors. Regrettably, not all aboard were saved, and the community remains in mourning. Details of the … Read more

Polk County Declares Disaster Ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl’s Expected Escalation to Hurricane

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Polk County, Texas is bracing for the impact of Tropical Storm Beryl, which is predicted to escalate into a hurricane as it approaches the Texas coastline. In anticipation of the severe weather threat, a disaster declaration was signed by County Judge Sydney Murphy on Saturday. The proclamation comes as Beryl is tracked moving toward the area with increasing strength, expected to hit early Monday, July 8, 2024. This preemptive measure aims to prepare and protect the community which is still recuperating from previous storm damages earlier in April. According to the declaration, Beryl is likely … Read more

Insurance Giants Sue Norfolk Southern over Damages from Ohio Train Disaster

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East Palestine, Ohio — A major U.S. railway operator, Norfolk Southern, is facing a lawsuit over a fiery train derailment that occurred in February 2023, causing extensive damage and leading to significant insurance claims. A cohort of insurance companies, including Erie Insurance Co. and American Family Insurance Co., has initiated legal action seeking compensation for losses exceeding $75,000, resulting from the mishap that unsettled this small Ohio community. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the lawsuit accuses Norfolk Southern of negligence and the disregard of safety standards that led … Read more

Former ‘Master of Disaster’ Attorney Stanley Chesley Slammed by Appeals Court in Asset Freeze Battle

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CINCINNATI, Ohio – Stanley Chesley, a once-prominent plaintiffs attorney known as the “master of disaster,” may face the continued freezing of his assets after an appeals court upheld an injunction against him. The court reached this decision after determining that Chesley, who was disbarred in Cincinnati, is likely to engage in what it called a “high-stakes shell game.” The case emerged from his former clients’ efforts to collect on a $42 million judgment obtained from a Kentucky state court. These funds come from a $200 million settlement in 2001 related to fen-phen, a diet drug … Read more