Tag #Negligence

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Nizhny Tagil Gas Explosion: Resident Charged with Negligence

In Nizhny Tagil, Russia, Elena S. faces charges for causing a gas explosion that killed 11, including 6 children, on August 1, 2024, after investigators claim she obstructed a gas inspection in her apartment; however, her lawyer claims she received no warnings and the building's gas valve was closed...

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South Africa Building Collapse: 34 Dead, Systemic Failures Revealed

A building collapse in George, South Africa, killed 34 construction workers and injured dozens in May 2024 due to substandard materials, structural defects, and ignored safety warnings, prompting calls for criminal accountability and industry reform.

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Valencia Flood: Judge Clears Mayors, Blames Regional Government

Following the October 29th, 2023, flood in Valencia, Spain, resulting in 228 deaths, Judge Nuria Ruiz Tobarra cleared all mayors of responsibility, citing insufficient warning and information from the regional government (Generalitat), despite their access to meteorological and emergency data, leavi...

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Ahrtal Flood: Ex-Administrator Faces Pension Loss Amidst Blame Dispute

Following the 2021 Ahrtal flood, former Ahrweiler district administrator Jürgen Pföhler faces potential pension reduction due to criticism of his handling of the disaster; his lawyer contests this, citing the state government's failures and violation of Pföhler's rights, while highlighting the persi...

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German Official Investigated for Delayed Flood Response

Following the deadly July 2021 Ahr Valley flood in Germany, an investigation found that former district administrator Dr. Jürgen Pföhler delayed declaring a state of emergency and initiating evacuations, leading to significant loss of life and property; disciplinary action is now being considered.

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381 Uncremated Bodies Found in Mexican Crematorium

Mexican authorities discovered 381 uncremated bodies stacked in a Ciudad Juárez crematorium on June 29th, 2025; the crematorium's owners face charges of negligence and fraud for allegedly providing families with false ashes instead of cremated remains.

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£1m Spent to Prevent Closure of Dangerous Flats in Kirkby

Two dangerous apartment blocks in Kirkby, Merseyside, face closure due to fire safety issues, resulting in up to £1 million spent on emergency measures and highlighting a broken leasehold system, leaving 160 residents potentially homeless.

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Russian MChS Employee Sentenced for Fatal Boating Accident

A Samara Oblast, Russia court sentenced Konstantin Chirkin, an MChS employee, to forced labor for fatally striking a swimmer with his motorboat on June 15, 2024, and fleeing the scene; the victim, Oganes Papikyan, died en route to the hospital.

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Kyiv Metro Tunnel Collapse: Officials Knew, Prosecutor Alleges

Kyiv's Prosecutor General revealed recordings indicating city officials knew about the deteriorating Kyiv metro tunnel between Demiyivska and Lybidska stations before its December 2023 collapse, leading to charges and over 138.5 million hryvnias in losses.

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Turkey Hotel Fire Trial Begins: 32 Defendants Face Charges

A Turkish court is hearing a case against 32 defendants after 78 people died in a fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in January; the indictment alleges significant safety violations.

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Courchevel Fire: Owner Sentenced for Negligence

A French businessman was sentenced to three years in prison, six months of which are to be served, for the 2019 deaths of two seasonal workers in a fire at his Courchevel residence due to negligence in fire safety; the arsonist was previously sentenced to life imprisonment.

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Dominican Nightclub Owner Arrested After Roof Collapse Kills 236

In Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, nightclub owner Antonio Espaillat and his sister were arrested for potential negligence in a roof collapse that killed 236 people on April 7th, including prominent figures like singer Rubby Pérez and Governor Nelsy Cruz; a former employee claims he warned Espail...

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