ROSELAND, La. —

Smitty's Supply has filed a lawsuit against Fulton Boiler Works and

J&M Boiler Combustion Control Services, claiming their actions and negligence caused the explosion in Roseland. Advertisement

In the lawsuit, Smitty's said Fulton Boiler Works sold a defective thermal fluid heater, and J&M was negligent in its installation and/or maintenance, thus causing irreparable damage.

"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,” said Matthew Sherman, Smitty’s Supply attorney.

The suit also alleges that Smitty's did not cause

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