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Estate of Band Director Files Lawsuit Against Bus Company and Tire Manufacturer One Year After Fatal I-84 Crash

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Orange County, NY – A lawsuit has been filed by the estate of a deceased high school band director against a bus operator, its driver, and a tire manufacturing company following a tragic incident that occurred on I-84 last year. The legal action comes on the heels of a bus accident that resulted in the deaths of the band director and a chaperone, sparking a series of legal battles. In September of 2023, tragedy struck when a bus traveling from Farmingdale High School in Long Island to a band camp swerved off the road and … Read more

Landmark Jury Verdict: $30M Awarded in Landmark Tire Plant Asbestos Lawsuit

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Madison, WI – A jury in Madison, Wisconsin awarded $30 million in a lawsuit filed against a tire plant by a former employee. The lawsuit alleged that the employee developed serious health issues due to exposure to asbestos at the plant. The jury found that the tire plant had failed to adequately protect its workers from asbestos, a known carcinogen, despite being aware of the risks associated with it. The former employee, whose name has not been disclosed, worked at the plant for several years and was diagnosed with lung cancer linked to asbestos exposure. … Read more