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Family of Massachusetts Youth Killed in Blast Settles Suit Against Company

The family of a teenager killed during a 2018 gas explosion that injured a dozen others and destroyed scores of homes in three Boston suburbs settled its lawsuit against Columbia Gas of Massachusetts on Tuesday. Leonel Rondon died when his …

Utility Settles with Family Hurt in Massachusetts Natural Gas Explosions

The utility company blamed for September’s natural gas explosions in Massachusetts has settled a negligence lawsuit from a family injured in the disaster. Columbia Gas of Massachusetts and the Figueroa family didn’t disclose the settlement amount Tuesday but say it …

Massachusetts Bill Aims to Strengthen Natural Gas Pipeline Safety

Members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation unveiled a bill Monday aimed at strengthening pipeline safety in the U.S. in response to September’s natural gas explosions and fires in the Merrimack Valley. Sen. Edward Markey and Rep. Lori Trahan say the …