#Class Action #Winston Weaver #Gary Jackson

Court Grants Class Certification in Winston Weaver Fire Case

In a substantial legal development, Gary Jackson of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin has been designated as Co-Lead Counsel in the class action lawsuit concerning the 2022 fire at the Winston Weaver Company's fertilizer plant. Judge Edwin G. Wilson, Jr., of the Superior Court, granted the Plaintiffs’ Motion for Class Certification, which is a crucial milestone for the affected parties seeking justice after the disastrous event.

The fire, which erupted on January 31, 2022, at the Winston Weaver Co. facility in Winston-Salem, not only caused extensive damage but also triggered a mass evacuation. The incident was accelerated by the significant amounts of ammonium nitrate, a highly explosive compound, stored at the site. The urgency for safety led to the evacuation order that affected over 6,500 residents who had to leave their homes in the dead of night, incurring both emotional and financial hardships.

Gary Jackson expressed the importance of the court's decision, highlighting that it represents hope for thousands of individuals and businesses impacted. “This class certification is a crucial development for those who have suffered due to the negligence we believe was demonstrated by Winston Weaver,