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Construction Project Lawsuit Unveils Lost Text Messages Responsible for Worker’s Unnecessary Death

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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, OHIO – The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the sister of James B. Rogers, who tragically died in a trench collapse in June 2016, is progressing through the legal system. The lawsuit accuses several defendants, including KRW Plumbing Inc., South Dayton Builders and Remodelers Inc., and real estate developer Donald C. Wright, of negligence resulting in Rogers’ death. According to the plaintiff’s attorney, the case hinges on the alleged control of critical variables in the construction project by defendant Don Wright. The plaintiff argues that text messages on five phones belonging to Wright, … Read more

Belvedere Terminals Files Lawsuit Against Volusia County Over Controversial Fuel Farm Project

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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Belvedere Terminals, the company behind a proposed fuel farm in Ormond Beach, has taken legal action against Volusia County after county officials moved to halt the project, according to court documents filed on Tuesday. Belvedere Terminals has been working to construct the fuel farm on a 61-acre property off US-1 and Hull Road since 2022. However, the plan has faced opposition from residents of Ormond Beach who have expressed concerns about the location of the fuel farm, despite assurances from company officials regarding safety. To address these concerns, Volusia County leaders … Read more

Failed Construction Project Sparks $9.7 Million Lawsuit Against Salt Lake City Contractor

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OGDEN, Utah — The owners of an unfinished apartment complex in Ogden, Utah, have filed a lawsuit against Salt Lake City-based contractor Makers Line, accusing the company of cutting corners and causing the project to fail. This is the 19th lawsuit filed against Makers Line in the past year, but it is the largest, with the plaintiffs seeking damages of at least $9.7 million. The lawsuit, filed in 2nd District Court in Weber County, claims that Makers Line used untreated lumber that did not meet fire code standards in both the Union Walk project and … Read more