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Connecticut Court Challenges Delay in Cleanup of Historic New Haven Power Plant Site

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New Haven, Connecticut – A state court judge has determined that an Avangrid Inc. subsidiary has failed to adequately address concerns raised by the Connecticut government regarding delays in the cleanup operations at the defunct English Station power plant in New Haven. The site, which has been inactive for many years, is under scrutiny due to the slow pace of environmental remediation efforts agreed upon under a partial consent order. The decision comes after ongoing governmental pressure on the energy company to expedite the cleanup process and address environmental and health concerns. The state has … Read more

Justice Ignites: Lackawanna Community Wins Negligence Case Over Devastating 2016 Bethlehem Steel Plant Fire

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Lackawanna, N.Y. — In November 2016, a significant blaze rampaged through the historic Bethlehem Steel plant in Lackawanna, leaving a deep scar on the community. The inferno, which erupted early on the morning of November 9, engulfed a large portion of the facility, approximately the size of six city blocks, sending vast clouds of smoke billowing into the skyline, visible for miles around. Fire officials reported that the flames began just after 7 a.m., quickly escalating into a major conflagration that prompted immediate response efforts. Given the magnitude of the fire and the potential hazards … Read more

Federal Lawsuit Targets Sys-Con over Allegations at Hyundai Plant

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Montgomery, Ala. — A federal lawsuit has been initiated against Sys-Con, a contractor working for Hyundai’s manufacturing plant in Alabama. The legal action addresses allegations of forced labor and inhumane treatment of several workers from Mexico, brought to the U.S. under temporary work visas. According to the lawsuit, Sys-Con is accused of deceptive practices involving the recruitment of these workers, promising them robust employment terms that were drastically different from the reality they faced upon their arrival. The claims suggest that once in the U.S., workers found themselves in conditions that were exploitative and abusive, … Read more

Lawsuit Against Mar-Jac Plant Seeks Justice and Reform, Says Pérez Family Attorney

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LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – The Pérez family has filed a lawsuit against Mar-Jac Poultry Inc., alleging dangerous working conditions at the poultry processing plant. The family’s attorney, Ashley Edwards, hopes that the lawsuit will bring about significant changes in the plant’s operations and prioritize the safety of its employees. The lawsuit claims that the Pérez family’s loved one, José Pérez, suffered a traumatic brain injury while working at the Mar-Jac plant. It alleges that the company failed to provide a safe work environment and neglected to implement proper safety protocols. The family believes that the incident … Read more