Hazardous

85-Year-Old Columbia Woman Secures $2.5 Million Victory in Hazardous Walkway Lawsuit

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — An 85-year-old woman in the Columbia area has been awarded $2.5 million in a lawsuit related to injuries sustained from a hazardous walkway outside her home. The case highlights the ongoing concerns about property safety and the responsibility of homeowners to maintain safe conditions. The lawsuit was filed after the woman, who has not been named, suffered significant injuries in 2017 due to a slippery walkway. Her legal claim argued that the property owner failed to provide adequate maintenance, resulting in a dangerous environment. Jurors ultimately sided with her, acknowledging the long-term … Read more

Court Halts Hazardous Waste Shipments to Michigan Landfill Amid Community Safety Concerns

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Detroit — A Michigan judge has prohibited the transfer of hazardous waste to a suburban Detroit landfill amid ongoing concerns about its environmental safety. The ruling follows a year of legal disputes initiated by communities in the Detroit area worried about the potential risks linked to hazardous materials stored at the site. Wayne County Judge Kevin Cox determined that the environmental hazards associated with the landfill posed a “substantial and compelling” threat, outweighing any financial implications for Wayne Disposal, which is operated by Republic Services. The court’s injunction, issued on Tuesday, prevents the landfill from … Read more

Lawsuit Alleges Texas Firm Recklessly Constructed Hazardous Battery Facility in Moss Landing, Sparking Severe Toxic Blaze

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Moss Landing, CA — A lawsuit has been filed alleging that a Texas-based energy storage company was aware of risks but still chose to construct a hazardous battery facility, which later was the site of a significant toxic fire in Moss Landing, California. The legal action claims that this decision put workers at the facility, as well as nearby residents, at risk. The lawsuit targets Vistra Corp., headquartered in Irving, Texas. According to the suit, Vistra Corp. failed to implement adequate safety measures at the battery facility or properly warn local communities about potential dangers. … Read more

Michigan Pizza Chain Fined for Child Labor Violations, Let Minors Operate Hazardous Equipment

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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — A Little Caesars pizza franchise in Michigan has incurred fines for infringing upon child labor laws, officials reported. The U.S. Department of Labor discovered that JMP Pizza Inc., the company that operates the franchise, had employed minors under conditions that violated federal regulations. Investigators revealed that the violations included allowing minors to handle potentially hazardous equipment such as dough mixers and ovens. Notably, the ovens used in the pizza-making process reached temperatures between 500 and 900 degrees Fahrenheit, posing significant risks to young workers. Federal guidelines strictly prohibit workers aged 14 … Read more