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Chocolate Factory Ignored Gas Leak Before Deadly Explosion: Lawsuit

‘PREDICTABLE AND PREVENTABLE’

The R.M. Palmer Co. did not take action after workers reported the smell of gas, leading to an explosion that killed seven, the suit alleges.

Katie Hawkinson
Katie Hawkinson
Smoke coming out from the chocolate factory.
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