Louisiana plant explosion draws lawsuits from firefighting firm, cattle rancher

Louisiana plant explosion draws lawsuits from firefighting firm, cattle rancher

They are among a raft of lawsuits filed against the plant in the wake of the explosion and fire, which rained soot across the area and polluted the Tangipahoa River.

Environment groups fire a barrage of lawsuits

Louisiana’s industrial giants, ports and local governments are facing an increasingly coordinated barrage of lawsuits from small but determined groups.

Farmer files lawsuit against Smitty's Supply over explosion damages to property, livestock

ROSELAND — A Roseland resident has filed a lawsuit against nearby Smitty’s Supply Inc. following the Aug. 22 explosion and fire at the petroleum products facility that took more than two weeks to extinguish. Ronnie Polezcek filed the case Tuesday in state court in Tangipahoa Parish. It alleges Smitty’s Supply failed to properly maintain its facility and follow state environmental and safety regulations. As a result, the explosion caused widespre…