Utility

Fiancée of Tragic Coal Mound Collapse Victim Sues Utility Company for Wrongful Death

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GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. — The fiancée of a young man who died in a tragic accident involving a coal mound collapse is suing a utility company for wrongful death. Jessica Bishop has filed the lawsuit on behalf of Cody Jordan’s estate, following his untimely death at the age of 23. Cody Jordan, who was operating heavy machinery at the Santee Cooper Winyah Generating Station on May 23, 2024, was pushing coal atop a mound when disaster struck. According to the lawsuit, his bulldozer fell into an unmarked void, resulting in the vehicle being buried under … Read more

Missouri Father Sues Utility Companies Over House Explosion That Killed Son, Alleging Negligence and Safety Violations

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LEXINGTON, Mo. — A devastating house explosion earlier this month has led to a legal battle as Jacob Cunningham, a father who lost his son and suffered injuries alongside his daughter, filed a lawsuit against four utility and construction companies. The lawsuit claims that their negligence was directly responsible for the tragic incident that has deeply affected the Cunningham family. The lawsuit, lodged in Lafayette County Circuit Court, points the finger at United Fiber, Alfra Communication, Sellenriek Construction, and Liberty Utilities, alleging their operations or oversights brought about the April 9 explosion at the Cunningham’s … Read more

Protests Erupt as Missouri’s New Energy Law Spurs Concerns Over Rising Utility Bills

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In an emotional public outcry, protesters chanted outside the state capitol Wednesday morning as Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a new utilities bill into law. Critics of the bill, including consumer protection groups and several lawmakers, claim it will lead to an increase in Missourians’ utility bills. Senate Bill 4, which primarily addresses energy and utilities regulations, will take effect on August 28. The bill was framed in response to the escalating global demand for energy fueled by advancements in technology, including broader applications of artificial intelligence. This growing energy requirement compels … Read more

Second Blaze Alleged in Palisades Fire Lawsuit: Residents Accuse LA Utility of Negligence and Misinformation

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Los Angeles, CA – A group of residents affected by the Palisades Fire in January has filed a lawsuit claiming that a secondary fire, sparked by malfunctioning electric infrastructure, added to the initial devastation in their coastal community. This legal action targets both the city of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), asserting negligence in handling the city’s power lines and emergency responses. The lawsuit specifies that several hours after the commencement of the Palisades Fire, a number of still-energized power lines fell, allegedly igniting a second blaze. This … Read more