Summary
Johnny Peterson, 55, was one of two workers at Impact Plastics who are now confirmed dead in flooding that engulfed the factory in the rural town of Erwin on Sept. 27. Of 11 employees who were swept away, five were rescued and another four remain missing, according to reports.
Peterson's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against his employer, Impact Plastics. The suit gives a heartbreaking account of Peterson’s final moments, including text messages with his family revealing his fears that he would not escape the floodwaters.
The suit names Impact Plastics and company owner O’Connor as defendants. The 28-page suit argues that Impact Plastic had no required plan to safely evacuate employees.
