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Family Seeks Justice: San Antonio Woman Killed by Low-Hanging Fiber Optic Cable in Front Yard Accident

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San Antonio, Texas – The family of a woman who tragically died after being struck by a low-hanging fiber optic cable in her front yard has initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against multiple companies involved. The suit, filed in state district court, alleges negligence on the part of the defendants, including telecommunications provider AT&T and its subcontractor. Glenda Roth, 64, sustained severe head injuries on May 2 when a dumpster truck collided with the cable, causing it to whip through her yard and strike her directly. Following the accident, Roth was transported to Brooke Army … Read more

Los Angeles Train Yard Worker Wins $58 Million in Injury Lawsuit Over Slip and Fall Incident

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Los Angeles — A substantial $58 million jury verdict in favor of a train yard worker who slipped and sustained injuries while working on a train in Palmdale could set a precedent for the treatment of contractor safety in high-stress work environments. Pablo Scipione, 46, was awarded compensatory and punitive damages after a court found that Kinkisharyo International LLC failed to ensure a safe working environment. On a late night call to perform urgent electrical repairs, Scipione, an independent contractor with Altech Services, arrived at Kinkisharyo International’s train manufacturing yard. Employees were under pressure to … Read more