Family of Tennessee factory worker who died in flooding files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of Johnny Peterson, a Tennessee factory worker who died in severe flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against his employer. Peterson was one of 11 workers at the Impact Plastics factory in Erwin who were swept away in floodwaters on Sept.
Family of Tennessee employee who died in Hurricane Helene flooding files wrongful death lawsuit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The family of a Tennessee employee who was killed by catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company he worked for, arguing that workers were forced to stay at their posts even when managers knew conditions were becoming dangerous.
Family of Tennessee employee who died in Helene floods files lawsuit against company
The lawsuit filed by the family of Johnny Peterson claims Impact Plastics endangered workers despite knowing the risks of flooding.
‘Unbelievable’: 11 family members killed by Helene flooding in North Carolina
Thirteen people were killed in the flooding and landslide that resulted, including 11 members of the Craig family.
Helene mudslide rips homes from ground, kills 11 members of one family
North Carolina’s Jesse Craig is mourning the loss of 11 family members who were killed by a mudslide caused by the “biblical devastation” of Hurricane Helene. Among those dead are Jesse’s mother and father,
How many died in East Tennessee after Hurricane Helene? A county-by-county list
The number of deaths related to Hurricane Helene and the resulting flooding has continued to rise in East Tennessee.
Nolichucky River changes after flooding from Hurricane Helene
The flooding from Hurricane Helene caused significant changes to the Nolichucky River, which flows from North Carolina into ...
'Don't forget about us': This Tennessee town of 2,000 has been ravaged by flooding before
Water "passed through here just like a freight train," one Hampton, Tennessee, resident said about recent flooding caused by ...
Local police donates cruiser to sheriff’s office impacted by Helene flooding
The Jackson Township Police decided to help after a Tennessee sheriff's office lost several cruisers due to the floods of Hurricane Helene.
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Helene’s flooding swept away 11 workers at a Tennessee factory. Now the state is investigating
28, 2024, in Erwin, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) This image taken from video from the Tennessee Emergency Management ...
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Federal disaster declaration granted to additional Tennessee counties recovering from flooding
Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced three more counties have been approved for FEMA’s Public Assistance program.
Tennessee Dog Stranded 20 Feet Up in Tree After Flooding Is Rescued and Reunited with Owners
A dog in Tennessee has been reunited with her owners after being stuck 20 feet above ground in a tree amid Hurricane Helene ...
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Tennessee authorities investigating Impact Plastics after flooding swept away 11 of its factory workers
(AP) — Tennessee state authorities said Wednesday they are investigating the company that owns a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away by cataclysmic flooding unleashed by Hurricane ...
Family sues Helene victim’s employer
The family of a Tennessee employee who was killed by catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has filed a wrongful ...