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Jury Finds Falk Responsible For Explosion

By Associated Press

MILWAUKEE - A jury says a Milwaukee manufacturer is mostly responsible for a deadly propane explosion at its plant and not eligible for damages. The December 2006 blast at the Falk Corp. killed three people and did $72 million in damage. Falk blamed mechanical contractor J.M. Brennan, which installed the pipe in 1988, and with its insurance company, sued for $68 million. But a Milwaukee County jury ruled Friday that Falk was 95 percent responsible and J.M. Brennan was only 5 percent responsible. That means J.M. Brennan doesn't have to pay. A spokesman for Falk's parent company issued a statement saying Falk was disappointed but respects the jury's decision. Evan Zeppos also says Falk will look at the decision to see if more legal action is warranted. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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