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The Tennessee Conservative [By Olivia Lupia] –
Following the tragic explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems (AES) which killed 16 employees earlier this month, a wrongful death suit has been filed against the AES parent company, AAC Investments, LLC.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a 9-year-old child whose father, Jeremy Moore, was killed in the Oct. 10 explosion, alleging that AAC Investments, “failed to maintain a reasonable safe factory for the fabrication, storage, and handling or explosives and explosive materials.”
“Defendant was negligent generally and committed acts of omission and commission which collectively and severally constitute negligence. Defendant had a duty to exercise ordinary care, meaning that degree of care that would be used by a company of ordinary prudence under the same or similar circumstances and Defendant breached that duty,” the suit reads.
Specific acts of alleged negligence the suit lists include failing to create/enforce proper safety guidelines, failing to remediate hazards, failing to warn of a known hazard, and failing to provide adequate equipment and competent personnel. The suit is requesting up to $12 million in compensatory and punitive damages.
The surviving daughter and her mother are represented by the firm Hughes & Coleman, according to a press release from the firm. Lead attorney Lee Coleman said, “This is a disaster of epic proportions. This explosion involved ultrahazardous materials, and the devastation it caused impacts dozens, if not hundreds, of lives. The loved ones will be in mourning for years, and our clients are still shocked by this horrible tragedy.”
Documents from 2019 revealed the company received “serious” citations and violations from the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) pertaining to explosive powder residue in areas where employees were permitted to consume food and drink. These citations could potentially bolster the claims of negligence in the suit.
In response to the suit’s filing, AES CEO Wendell Stinson released a statement which states the company is, “committed to learning what caused this unprecedented tragedy, and we recognize this will be a lengthy process…We maintain high industry standards and have regular reviews by state and federal regulators, and we also lead our industry with significant roles within national safety organizations. That is another reason why this tragedy is so difficult to comprehend.”
Stinson also said the company cannot comment on pending litigation but is assisting investigators, “in every possible way and will continue to do so as we seek answers.”
To date, the 16 victims have been identified through their remains, and the ATF, FBI, and local law enforcement are still working to determine the cause of the explosion. In the meantime, AES has partnered with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to support the victims’ families.
The company is asking the public to donate to the Community Foundation which will then distribute the funds through “trusted nonprofit and faith-based organizations” in Humphreys and Hickman Counties to cover costs like funeral expenses, medical care, and housing or food assistance.
“Contributions will also be used to offer long-term support, such as counseling services for AES employees and surviving family members,” said the Foundation’s AES donation page.
Notably, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee is the same organization which partnered with Nashville officials to launch the Belonging Fund in May 2025, created to funnel funds to organizations which aid illegal aliens and provide services like housing, childcare, transportation, food, and legal representation, all tailored to the “unique needs of immigrant communities”.
About the Author: Olivia Lupia is a political refugee from Colorado who now calls Tennessee home. A proud follower of Christ, she views all political happenings through a Biblical lens and aims to utilize her knowledge and experience to educate and equip others. Olivia is an outspoken conservative who has run for local office, managed campaigns, and been highly involved with state & local GOPs, state legislatures, and other grassroots organizations and movements. Olivia can be reached at olivia@tennesseeconservativenews.com.
