Settlements reached in West plant explosion as more cases pending

WEST, Texas (AP) — A judge has approved settlements with the families of victims of the massive fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, and trials for some of the claims remaining from more than 70 that were filed are scheduled for April.
The Waco Tribune-Herald reported that partial settlements were reached Friday for 11 children and their families with defendants El Dorado Chemical Co. and International Chemical Co.
The other defendants in the claims surrounding the April 2013 explosi