Nippon Tank Spill Lawsuit Filed

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  The mother of two brothers who died when a tank collapsed at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview has filed a lawsuit against the company.“Mother of Castle Rock brothers who died at Nippon sues company Matt Esnayra The lawsuit states the brothers had just arrived at the parking lot when the tank collapsed.”
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  The brothers had just arrived at the parking lot when the tank collapsed.“The lawsuit states the brothers had just arrived at the parking lot when the tank collapsed.”
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  The tank collapsed on May 26, 2026.“Drone footage, obtained through a records request to the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, shows the white liquor tank after it collapsed on May 26, 2026, at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview.”
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  Public records show the Chemical Safety Board reported Nip,pon knew the tank needed repairs 10 months before the spill.“Chemical Safety Board: Nippon knew tank needed repaired 10 months before spill The board reports that an inspection of the tank's exterior carbon-steel shell at that time showed parts had thinned below what is considered a safe thickness.”
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  Inspections revealed parts had thinned below safe thickness.“Chemical Safety Board: Nippon knew tank needed repaired 10 months before spill The board reports that an inspection of the tank's exterior carbon-steel shell at that time showed parts had thinned below what is considered a safe thickness.”
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  The company has not publicly commented on the lawsuit.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The case is pending in court.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.