Thursday, September 2, 1999
Debra Anne Turner v. PCR, Inc.
No. 94,468

Place of Origin
Alachua County
Facts
On Nov. 22, 1991, a chemical explosion at a plant owned by PCR, Inc., injured James Creighton and killed Paul Turner. Experts said the explosion occurred as PCR tried to develop a replacement for Freon using an explosive chemical without adequate precautions and despite warnings of the likelihood of an explosion. The trial judge and First District concluded the only remedy was worker's compensation, and ordered dismissal of suits filed against PCR.