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Kentucky Jury Awards $104M Verdict Against Online ‘Ghost Gun’ Maker
Jul 17 2026 // A Kentucky jury has ordered the maker of a gun-building kit to pay $104 million in damages to the family of an 18-year-old who used a “ghost gun” to commit suicide in 2023. It was said to be the largest verdict...
Workers at Kentucky Candle Plant Not Limited to Comp Claims, Appellate Court Finds
Jul 9 2026 // Employees who were killed and injured when a powerful tornado struck a Kentucky candle factory in 2021 are not necessarily limited to the workers’ compensation exclusive remedy, a Kentucky appeals court said in a...
Four Dead in Kentucky Amid Flooding Caused by Heavy Rains
Jun 29 2026 // Four people have died due to flooding from thunderstorms in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday, and he declared a state of emergency with additional rainfall expected. Flash flood warnings were in effect Saturday...
Social Media Companies to Pay $27M to Settle Kentucky School District’s Lawsuit
Jun 2 2026 // A Kentucky school district secured roughly $27 million in settlements from Meta Platforms and other social media companies over claims they fueled a student mental‑health crisis, according to records seen by Reuters on...
Kentucky Food-Color Plant Was ‘Catastrophe Waiting to Happen,’ CSB Says
May 29 2026 // A Kentucky food-coloring manufacturer made a number of missteps and was not equipped to prevent the 2024 runaway chemical reaction that killed two workers and caused millions of dollars in damage to the plant and...
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