Westinghouse Wins Defense in Beaver Valley Suit
Federal jurors ruled Westinghouse Electric Corp not liable for 300 million in damages at the Beaver Valley Nuclear Plant in Shippingport. The four hour verdict followed a three month trial brought by five utilities claiming defective equipment. Westinghouse attorney Jim Quinn called the case nonsense and lauded the jury’s decision.
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Westinghouse Electric Corp
Pennsylvania
Westinghouse
Beaver Valley
Shippingport
Jim Quinn
Schools drop Bible creation lesson in science class
The Moon Area School District near Pittsburgh settled a suit with two students and the western Pennsylvania ACLU, agreeing not to teach the Bible story of creation in science classes. Judge Alan Bloch approved the agreement last week.
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Western Pennsylvania
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American Civil Liberties Union
Moon Area
U.S
Alan Bloch
Cops: 911 operators abusive claim by father John Polec
Police records show John Polec, father of a crime victim, alleging abuse by 911 operators. He cites repeated delays and harsh handling during the emergency call that followed his relative’s incident. Investigators review recordings and communications for accuracy.
Overhaul urged for Philadelphia 911 system after teen’s death
Emergency operators faced sharp criticism for abusive handling and misprioritized reports of 16 year old Eddie Polec’s fatal beating. City officials, including Police Commissioner Richard Neal, urged dispatch reforms to handle rising call volume, fund overtime, and reduce system burdens amid witness testimony and tapes showing delays and rude responses. Race concerns surfaced as council members noted disciplinary actions within the Black community.
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Richard Neal
Neal
Joan Krajewski
Eddie Polec
Fox Chase
Ee Polec
Council
John Street
Pennsylvania man to die for Trenton gas station attendant killing
A jury sentenced Donald Loftin, 29, of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, to death for the May 5 1992 slaying of Gary Marsh, 37, a Lawrenceville Exxon gas station attendant, during a robbery. Loftin had been convicted July 8 of murder, robbery and weapons offenses.
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N.J
Pennsylvania
Donald Loftin
Bristol Township
Gary Marsh
Lawrenceville
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