‘The state’s on a fishing expedition’: Companies sued by R.I. over Washington Bridge failure deny responsibility
Rhode Island sued 13 companies in August that have worked on the now-defunct bridge. Most of them are asking a judge to dismiss the case.
'A fishing expedition': Contractors argue Washington Bridge lawsuit should be dismissed
Teams of lawyers for the 13 companies being sued over the Washington Bridge failure argued the state's case should be tossed.
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‘The state knew’: Washington Bridge defendants urge judge to toss out lawsuit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A league of defense attorneys appeared Tuesday in R.I. Superior Court, requesting a judge toss out a state lawsuit that alleges 13 private companies are responsible for the ...
Judge hears motions to dismiss Washington Bridge lawsuit
The first hearing for the Washington Bridge lawsuit began on Tuesday at the Providence Superior Court. The state of Rhode ...
Judge hears motion to dismiss lawsuit over 195 bridge failures
A judge in Superior Court is considering a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Rhode Island's attorney general against 13 companies over the 195 bridge's structural failures.