HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania company and insurers are suing Advanced Fabrication Services Inc., t/d/b/a as AFS Energy Systems, citing alleged negligence and product liability.
RAD Manufacturing L.L.C., formerly known as RAD Wood Work Company; Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company, as subrogee and/or assignee of RAD Manufacturing L.L.C.; and The Travelers Indemnity Company, as subrogee and/or assignee of Indiana Lumbermens Mutual and RAD Manufacturing L.L.C., filed a complaint on Oct. 24 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania against Advanced Fabrication Services Inc., t/d/b/a as AFS Energy Systems, alleging that the defendant failed to properly design a biomass-fueled boiler and control system.
According to the complaint, the plaintiffs allege that they suffered damages resulting from a fire. The plaintiffs hold the defendant responsible for allegedly failing to properly inspect the boiler system for any defects.
The plaintiffs request a trial by jury and seek judgment against the defendant in an amount in excess of $2 million plus interest, court costs and any further relief the court grants. They are represented by Steven L. Smith of Law Offices of Steven L. Smith, P.C. in Swarthmore.
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Case number 3:16-cv-02138-MEM