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Harris County Jury Awards $37.9 Million in 2020 Watson Grinding Explosion Case, Highlighting Critical Safety Failures

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HOUSTON, Texas — A Harris County jury awarded $37.9 million to five victims of the 2020 explosion at the Watson Grinding warehouse in Spring Branch. The decision, announced on Tuesday, represents a significant legal outcome following the tragic incident that left many affected. In the aftermath of the explosion, Watson Grinding filed for bankruptcy. However, attorneys noted that insurance companies later settled claims for a total of $52 million. The recent judgment centers on the roles of 3M and Teledyne-Detcon, two companies involved in the installation and maintenance of the warehouse’s gas detection system. An … Read more

Lawsuit Alleges Springfield Officer’s Brutal Arrest Highlights City’s Ongoing Use-of-Force Failures

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Springfield, Ore. — A lawsuit filed by a local woman alleges that a police officer used excessive force during a traffic stop, raising concerns about the Springfield Police Department’s accountability following a previous settlement regarding use-of-force incidents. Megan Hanks claims in her lawsuit that Officer Joseph Burke forcefully removed her from her vehicle during a traffic stop on July 1, 2022. She alleges that Burke slammed her head and body against her car multiple times, a response she argues was excessive for what she describes as a minor offense. Hanks was arrested on suspicion of … Read more