Woman files lawsuit against R.M. Palmer Company after fatal chocolate factory explosion
The woman says she sustained severe and permanent injuries due to the explosion.
WEST READING, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Cleanup began on Tuesday at the site of a deadly chocolate factory explosion in West Reading.
In total, the blast killed seven people on Friday at the R.M. Palmer Company.
READ: 2 victims identified following West Reading chocolate factory explosion; 7 people killed
A lawsuit has been brought on by the law firm Morgan & Morgan against the R.M. Palmer Company for negligence. The suit was filed on behalf of a neighbor, identified as Betty Wright.
The firm alleges the explosion caused Wright to be lifted from her feet and blown across a room, causing severe and permanent injuries.
The lawsuit states the factory failed to take precautionary measures to prevent the tragedy.
R.M. Palmer has not yet responded to Action News' request for comments.
There is no word yet on what caused the explosion. Officials still are investigating the cause.
