Declarations

Chimp Victim Sues Connecticut

“We believe the evidence will show that the state, acting through the Department of Environmental Protection, failed to adequately address a serious public safety issue that resulted in tragic consequences for our client.”

—Matt Newman, attorney for Charla Nash, the Connecticut woman who was mauled by a chimpanzee earlier this year. Nash is suing the State of Connecticut for $150 million, saying officials failed to prevent the attack that left her blind and severely disfigured.

Twice Burned in Vermont

“When they told me, it was like, ‘Wait, this is old news.”‘

—Lyssa Papazian, a historic preservation consultant in Vermont, commenting on the recent fire at the Putney General Store. The store, which dates to the 1790s, previously burned down 18 months ago, but was being rebuilt and was nearly finished before it burned down again this month. Investigators have called the most recent blaze suspicious.

Back Bay Green

“Over the past two years, Liberty Mutual has focused on resource conservation and preservation tactics that provide a good return, economically and environmentally.”

—Joanne Bragg, facility director for Liberty Mutual’s corporate real estate, commenting on the insurer being awarded a LEED certification to one of its Boston office towers. The 19-story, 585,000-square-foot building at 10 St. James Ave is the first building in the Back Bay to earn the designation — which recognizes energy efficiency and minimal environmental impact — and the fifth owned by Liberty Mutual to do so.

Arson Spree Arrests

“Hopefully, we can rest a little easier now, however our job isn’t completed.”

—New Castle, Pennsylvania Police Chief Thomas Sansone, commenting on the arrest of eight people believed responsible for nearly a third of the 34 arsons that have plagued the area over the last two years. More arrests are expected.

Too Big

“We have to find a way of limiting firms from becoming too big to fail so they don’t capture the government.”

—Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D-Pa.), chairman of the financial services subcommittee on capital markets, who said the government should have the authority to break up or reconstruct financial firms before they become “too big to fail.” He would introduce measure to prevent firms from becoming a threat to the wider economy.

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