EMC Insurance says negligence led to fire at former Younkers building

EMC Insurance says negligence led to fire at former Younkers building

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BPC Staff | Mar 12, 2015 | 6:02 pm |

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A Johnston construction company and the owners of Des Moines' former Younkers building failed to take precautions that could have prevented the fire that gutted the landmark last year, according to a lawsuit.

A Johnston construction company and the owners of Des Moines’ former Younkers building failed to take precautions that could have prevented the fire that gutted the landmark last year, according to a lawsuit filed in Polk County District Court, The Des Moines Register reported.