ROSELAND, La. (WGNO) — Smitty's Supply, Inc. filed a lawsuit against Fulton Boiler Works, Inc. and J&M Boiler Combustion Control Services, Inc. on Oct. 14.

The filing came almost two months after the Aug. 22 explosion that occurred at the business, which ensued damage to the area and layoff to workers.

"Fulton sold Smitty's a defective thermal fluid heater, and J&M was negligent in its installation and/or maintenance of the heater, causing an incident that irreparably damaged Smitty's Supply's property and inventory, led to mass layoffs of our valued employees, and impacted the Roseland community," Matthew Sherman, Smitty's Supply attorney, said.

"At relevant times, the Fulton Thermals Fluid Heater at Smitty's was being used in an intended and/or foreseeable manner when the fired occurr

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