Bridgeport NewsLocal news for Bridgeport, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Class Actions- April 30, 2008 "I'm very pleased with the result" The final defendant, Universal Electrical Service Co., of Souderton, Pa., settled Wednesday in In re Bridgeport Fire Litigation after the 12-member jury deliberated for five hours, according to attorneys ... via Daily Business Reviewhttp://www.topix.net/city/bridgeport-pa/2008/04/class-actions?fromrss=1 Damages reach $35 million in '01 fire- April 28, 2008 "Believe me, there was a lot of pressure on us to settle" A protracted court fight over the massive 2001 fire in Bridgeport ended this week with a $1 million agreement, setting total damages at $35 million. via Philly.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/bridgeport-pa/2008/04/damages-reach-35-million-in-01-fire?fromrs... DEP Reports Nuclear Gauge Stolen in Philly- April 26, 2008 "As long as the device is not tampered with or damaged, it presents no hazard to the public" Officials from the Department of Environmental Protection are urging anyone with information about a stolen moisture density gauge containing radioactive material to contact the Philadelphia Police Department ... via Earth Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/bridgeport-pa/2008/04/dep-reports-nuclear-gauge-stolen-in-philly... $35 Million Settlement Reached in 2001 Bridgeport, Pa. Fire- April 24, 2008 "Our economic expert testified in the case that the businesses and individuals who lost their property in the fire and lost income, lost between 30 and 41 million dollars." A multimillion-dollar settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit involving the largest fire in Montgomery County's history. via KYW-AM Philadelphiahttp://www.topix.net/city/bridgeport-pa/2008/04/35-million-settlement-reached-in-2001-brid... More endorsements for Lance Rogers- April 3, 2008 "We are excited about his campaign because he offers Republicans the best opportunity to win back this seat in the fall." If the race came down to endorsements, Lance Rogers would be the Republican nominee to run in Pennsylvania's 17th state Senate District. via Tony Phyrillashttp://www.topix.net/city/bridgeport-pa/2008/04/more-endorsements-for-lance-rogers?fromrss... |