Merrimack Explosion
Our hearts go out to the thousands who have been adversely affected by the recent gas explosions on the North Shore, especially to the families that lost their homes or, more tragically, loved ones. Our firm has handled numerous gas explosion cases. They may seem easy but they aren’t. Columbia Gas fights hard and tries to hide behind the danger of the gas delivery business as an over-arching defense. This is a specious argument because we all pay for this service and they have an absolute obligation to deliver their product in a safe manner. Further, they have an absolute obligation to update their systems and infrastructure precisely because they are engaged in a business that poses incredible risks to the public at large. Columbia Gas apparently had plans to majorly overhaul their pipework and systems in 2019. It certainly would appear that their upgrades were a year too late. #Merrimackexplosion
