Brothers Argue Unconstitutional Fine on 6/20

The Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Court has scheduled arguments for June 20 on whether a fine in excess of $1 million levied against The Station nightclub owners Jeffrey and Michael Derderian was excessive. The Station nightclub burned down February 20, killing 100, injuring 200, with several employees in the mix. The brothers didn't have workers' compensation insurance for the business, and though they claimed ignorance, court records in the earlier hearings showed that they had workers' compensation insurance on other businesses they owned.The Derderians now claim that the fine is uncon...