Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn’t leave

Kentucky candle factory bosses threatened to fire those who fled tornado, say workers.

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National story. 37 articles from 22 sources. 21 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Dec 16, 2021.

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5 sources
NBC NewsLean Left· Dec 16, 2021

Some Kentucky candle factory workers considering tornado lawsuit, lawyer says

Portland Press HeraldLean Left· Dec 16, 2021

Workers sue tornado-hit factory, saying they were told they’d be fired for leaving

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· Sioux City Journal, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, +1 more
Sioux City JournalLean Left· Dec 16, 2021

Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn't leave

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Dec 16, 2021

Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn't leave

TucsonLean Left· Dec 16, 2021

Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn't leave

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Dec 16, 2021

Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn't leave

AxiosLean Left· Dec 16, 2021

Kentucky candle factory under investigation after tornados kill 8 workers

Center

11 sources
Ran by 7 outlets· Richmond Times-Dispatch, KAAL Rochester, +5 more
Richmond Times-DispatchCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn't leave

KAAL RochesterCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn't leave

WHEC RochesterCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn't leave

Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn't leave

The ColumbianCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn’t leave

WHEC RochesterCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn't leave

WHEC RochesterCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn't leave

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn't leave

Independent TribuneCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn't leave

Ran by 10 outlets· KING 5 Seattle, News Center Maine, +8 more
KING 5 SeattleCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Workers not allowed to leave Kentucky factory before tornado, lawsuit claims

News Center MaineLean Left· Dec 16, 2021

Workers not allowed to leave Kentucky factory before tornado, lawsuit claims

12News Now BeaumontCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Workers not allowed to leave Kentucky factory before tornado, lawsuit claims

Thv11Center· Dec 16, 2021

Workers not allowed to leave Kentucky factory before tornado, lawsuit claims

KREM SpokaneCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Workers not allowed to leave Kentucky factory before tornado, lawsuit claims

ABC 10 SacramentoCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Workers not allowed to leave Kentucky factory before tornado, lawsuit claims

KIII Corpus ChristiCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Workers not allowed to leave Kentucky factory before tornado, lawsuit claims

KGW PortlandCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Workers not allowed to leave Kentucky factory before tornado, lawsuit claims

KENS 5 San AntonioCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Workers not allowed to leave Kentucky factory before tornado, lawsuit claims

FOX 43 YorkCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Workers not allowed to leave Kentucky factory before tornado, lawsuit claims

Ran by 2 outlets· Local News 8, ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
Local News 8Center· Dec 16, 2021

Workers at candle factory hit by massive Kentucky tornado file class-action lawsuit against employer

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Workers at candle factory hit by massive Kentucky tornado file class-action lawsuit against employer

CBS NewsCenter· Dec 16, 2021

Injured workers sue Mayfield, Kentucky candle company, claiming it deterred them from leaving factory as tornado approached

NewsweekCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Candle factory workers told they'd be fired if they left before tornado

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Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· Tulsa World, Washington Times, +1 more
Tulsa WorldLean Right· Dec 16, 2021

Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn't leave

Washington TimesLean Right· Dec 16, 2021

Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn’t leave

Bowling Green Daily NewsLean Right· Dec 16, 2021

Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn't leave

Bowling Green Daily NewsLean Right· Dec 16, 2021

Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn't leave

Fox NewsRight· Dec 15, 2021

Kentucky candle factory worker speaks out; tornado survivors hold candlelight vigil

Washington ExaminerRight· Dec 14, 2021

Kentucky candle factory workers claim supervisors threatened firings if they left before twister hit: Report

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The GuardianLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

Kentucky candle factory bosses threatened to fire those who fled tornado, say workers

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