Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is seeking the highest civil penalty against Liberty Utilities. This action follows a fatal natural gas explosion in Lexington.
The incident caused one fatality and injured several individuals. The Attorney General's office is pursuing the maximum allowable fine in connection with these events.
The penalty is being sought in response to the explosion's impact. Full reporting is available from the original source.
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