Esparto Fireworks Explosion: Attorneys for Families of Victims Plan Lawsuit Against Government

Esparto victims’ families file $35 million claim. Yolo County, fire officials, fireworks firms named

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The families of seven people killed in the July 1 fireworks explosion in Esparto have filed a $35 million claim against Yolo County, state fireworks regulators and several public officials, alleging widespread negligence that allowed an illegal and unsafe fireworks operation to continue. The claim is a precursor to any civil suit the families may file in the weeks ahead and county officials, among others, have to deny the cl…

Esparto fireworks explosion: Attorneys for families of victims plan lawsuit against government

Attorneys representing families of the Esparto fireworks explosion victims says they will take the first step to sue the government over the July 1 explosion that killed seven workers at a warehouse where professional fireworks were being stored illegally.

Oakdale Fire victims' claims seek millions in damages

WOODLAND — Yolo County officials received a dozen multimillion-dollar claims Tuesday stemming from the July 1 fiery explosion — known as the Oakdale Fire — that killed seven employees at an Esparto fireworks storage facility.