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LISTEN: Impact Plastics Suffers Backlash for Sending Gift Cards with Final Paychecks After Deadly Hurricane


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On September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene slammed into Impact Plastics in Erwin, Tennessee, and the subsequent flooding claimed six victims who were among the employees working at the plant despite a state of emergency issued by the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency the previous day. 

Impact Plastics is facing lawsuits from at least one family following claims that workers were not allowed to leave despite worsening conditions, allegations the company denies.

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IEN RadioBy Eric Sorensen

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