Washington Bridge case lands in court. Contractors argue for swift dismissal.
The state of Rhode Island’s lawsuit against 13 companies accused of doing negligent work on westbound Washington Bridge finally reached the courtroom Tuesday morning — where defense attorneys are pushing for a swift dismissal.
'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.
Judge hears motions to dismiss Washington Bridge lawsuit
(WJAR) — Lawyers for the companies Rhode Island is suing over the Washington Bridge failure packed Providence Superior Court Tuesday arguing a judge should throw the case out. It marked the first hearing since the state filed the suit against 13 companies, who did design, inspection, or construction work on the bridge, in August.
‘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.
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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 failure of the westbound Washington Bridge.
Inspection finds Washington Bridge eastbound in ‘fair’ condition while carrying double the load
R.I. Governor Dan McKee said the inspection report identified “no significant changes” since the expansion of eastbound ...
State says inspection shows remaining span of Washington Bridge in 'fair' condition
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The southern span of the Washington Bridge, currently carrying three lanes of travel in each ...
Report: Eastbound Washington Bridge in ‘fair’ condition amid traffic detours
The R.I. Department of Transportation released a report detailing the findings of a multi-day inspection of the eastbound and ...
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McKee blasts 'irresponsible' concerns that the eastbound Washington Bridge isn't safe. Here's why.
PROVIDENCE – While lashing out at "irresponsible" people raising safety concerns about the only open span of the Washington Bridge that has been carrying extra lanes of traffic for the last year ...
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State officials say eastbound Washington Bridge remains safe
State officials said Monday the eastbound Washington Bridge has not experienced any significant deterioration despite ...
Mount Washington sees its coldest daily high temperature in nearly six years
According to the Mount Washington Observatory, the high temperature there on Tuesday was 13 degrees below zero. Tuesday's high is the coldest daily high temperature recorded on the summit since Feb.
Second person found in the Potomac, after truck veers off Arlington Memorial Bridge
Park Police said a person was found dead while divers recovered a reported pickup truck apparently went into the river.
Pickup truck crash on Arlington Memorial Bridge raises structural safety concerns | I-Team
A pickup truck crashed into the side of the Arlington Memorial Bridge on Thursday, raising questions about the structural ...