The family of Johnny Peterson, a 55-year-old employee who died during flooding at Impact Plastics in Tennessee, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company. They allege that management failed to evacuate workers despite knowing the dangers posed by Hurricane Helene, leading to Peterson’s tragic death. The lawsuit claims employees were not allowed to leave the facility in time to escape the rising waters, which ultimately trapped many, resulting in multiple casualties. Impact Plastics, which is under investigation for its actions during the incident, asserts that evacuations were conducted appropriately as conditions worsened.
