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• Ford Plant Benzene Leak Leads To Evacuations Near Detroit

  September 7, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Residents near a Ford factory in Michigan have been evacuated due to a benzene leak caused by a gasoline spill into the local sewer system.

• Gas Explosion Class Action Lawsuit Results in $143M Settlement by Massachusetts Utility

  July 30, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  NiSource and Columbia Gas have agreed to pay $143 million to settle class action lawsuits filed in the wake of a series of gas explosions in Massachusetts, which killed one and left thousands homeless.

• Columbia Gas Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Massachusetts Home Explosions

  January 2, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Another class action lawsuit filed against Columbia Gas claims it acted in reckless disregard for customer safety in connection to a series of gas explosions that occurred in Massachusetts in September.

• Massachusetts Gas Line Explosions Result In Class Action Lawsuit By Residents

  September 19, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Columbia Gas and NiSource, it's parent company, face a class action lawsuit from evacuees affected by a series of gas explosions last week that destroyed 80 buildings.

• Columbia Gas Explosions Damage Dozens of Homes, Resulting in Widespread Evacuation in Massachusetts

  September 14, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  One person was killed and 10 others injured by a series of gas explosions north of Boston believed to have been caused by natural gas line problems.

• Gas Station Hose Connectors Recalled Due to Fire, Explosion Risk

  March 27, 2017

  Russell Maas

  Hundreds of thousands of connectors for gas station hoses have been recalled due to the risk of separation, fuel spills, fires and explosions.

• American Standard Water Heater Recall Issued Over Fire, Explosion Risk

  May 25, 2016

  Russell Maas

  About 15,000 American Standard gas water heaters are being recalled because they could explode or catch fire, putting consumers at risk of severe injury or death, and property damage.

• Home Explosion Lawsuit Filed Against Oklahoma Natural Gas Over Leak

  May 3, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Two lawsuits filed against Oklahoma Natural Gas blame the utility for a gas explosion that leveled one house, damaged dozens others and injured three people in January.

• Viking Gas Range Recall Issued After Reports of Stoves Turning On By Themselves

  May 22, 2015

  Russell Maas

  A Viking range recall has been issued due to the risk of gas leaks and potential explosions and asphyxia risks.

• Sears Kenmore Elite Range Recalls Issued Over Fire, Laceration Risks

  May 21, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Two Sears Kenmore Elite range recalls have been announced due to the risk of gas leaks and laceration hazards.