Know benefits of vendor’s endorsement during product dispute
January 1, 2009 By John McCoy and LP Gas
Distributors should be aware of this benefit during a product dispute.
Read More Case shows importance of monitoring cathodic protection of lines, tanks
December 1, 2008 By John McCoy
On Dec. 6, 2006, an industrial explosion shook Milwaukee, leaving three people dead, 67 injured and property damages in excess of $75 million. The case received national media attention. Locally, it was considered one of the biggest news stories of the year.
Read More Finding the right expert
August 1, 2008 By John McCoy
When your company is faced with a catastrophic and/or complex claim or lawsuit, it is difficult to know what to do and where to turn.
Read More Some things old and new
June 1, 2008 By John McCoy
Industry change has dramatic impact on lawsuits in last 20 years
Read More Is it new or deja vu?
May 1, 2008 By John McCoy
A look back on the last 20 years shows industry’s similarities, differences
Read More Defining ‘res ipsa loquitur’
March 1, 2008 By John McCoy
There is a legal concept known as res ipsa loquitur that allows a jury to infer that an accident was caused by the negligence of a party without actual proof of that negligence.
Read More Jury gives runaway verdict
February 1, 2008 By John McCoy
Occasionally, I will read about a case that will demonstrate the importance of humanizing large manufacturers, gas companies and/or their insurers. Recently, I became aware of such an action that was tried in a Baldwin County circuit court in Alabama. We were not involved in this case.
Read More Evacuation plans required
January 1, 2008 By John McCoy
I am certain employers reading this article are aware that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires them to comply with safety procedures in regard to their employees. This is in an effort to develop and maintain safe work environments for employees across the United States.
Read More Getting prepared for the busy season
October 1, 2007 By John McCoy
Take a few moments now to remind your team of the need to run a safe operation.
Read More Experience key element of industrial forklift safety
September 1, 2007 By John McCoy
The recently completed Propane Incident Data Collection Project found that the propane industry has a good record in the area of industrial safety. The project was prepared by Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center at Texas A&M University and funded by the Propane Education & Research Council.
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