December 2, 2019
Juul Suit “We remain focused on resetting the vapor category in the U.S. and earning the trust of society by working cooperatively with attorneys general, regulators, public health officials, and other stakeholders to combat underage use and convert adult smokers …
November 18, 2019
Avoidable Tragedy “It wasn’t just talking, it was screaming at them. Yet no one was listening.” — National Transportation Safety (NTSB) Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt said in a report on the Florida International University bridge collapse that killed six people …
September 2, 2019
Midas Suit “It is unfortunate that we are now adversaries in litigation instead of partners in restoration.” — Laurel Sayer, CEO of Midas Gold Idaho, a Midas Gold subsidiary, commented on a lawsuit filed by the Nez Perce Tribe to …
August 19, 2019
Ticking Time Bomb “Without strengthening safety regulations, America’s natural gas pipeline infrastructure remains a ticking time bomb.” — Massachusetts Senator Edward Markey, commenting on a bill unveiled in April by members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation aimed at strengthening pipeline …
August 5, 2019
Recipe for Disaster “Failing to hold those with serious violations accountable could be a recipe for disaster.” — New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said, regarding a state audit alleging food safety inspectors in New York state failed to take …
July 15, 2019
HPE Gender Suit “HPE is committed to ensuring we compensate our employees fairly, and we take any concerns raised by our employees seriously and investigate them fully. We dispute these claims and will vigorously make our case in court.” — …
July 1, 2019
Needless Catastrophe “The lack of effective safety management at this well resulted in a needless catastrophe.” — Kristen Kulinowski, interim executive of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, comments after the release of a report on the board’s investigation into an …
June 3, 2019
Poor Compliance Record “Valero’s Port Arthur refinery has a poor compliance record even when compared to other Texas oil refineries, spewing out millions of pounds of dangerous pollution into surrounding neighborhoods.” – Luke Metzger, executive director of Environment Texas, regarding …
May 20, 2019
At Wits End “We are at our wits end … We are totally unprotected.” Mayor Rick Eberlin, mayor of Grafton, Ill., situated on the Mississippi River 40 miles north of St. Louis, said as the river’s rising waters were closing …