Clifford Law attorney Jack Casciato was hired by the McEwen family and questions whether or not “profits [took] precedence over safety” on December 10th, the night of the tornado. “And as the day got onward and onward, the warnings continued to increase and they had people working up to the point of no return.” McEwen’s parents planned to file a wrongful death lawsuit on Monday in Madison County, alleging the e-commerce giant failed to notify its workers of inclement weather and provide safe storm shelter. “We learned from whistleblowers inside that warehouse that survived that there was absolutely no shelter in place. There were no drills. It was a chaotic scene,” Casciato said. According to McEwin’s parents, Randy and Alice McEwen, and Casciato, Austin was very well-known in the Edwardsville community, as more than 1,500 people came to his funeral. “We also want to thank all the first responders for their ongoing efforts on scene. We’re continuing to provide support to our employees and partners in the area.” The company also said that they would be donating $1 million to the Edwardsville Community Foundation to support recovery efforts and that they were reaching out to the families affected to see if there was any way they could assist them financially. RELATED: Travis Scott Denies Legal Responsibility For Astroworld Deaths In First Public Interview Since Tragedy Isaac Serna-Diez is a writer who focuses on entertainment and news, social justice, and politics. Follow him on Twitter here.
