Families of Biolanda plant victims sue over alleged firings linked to gas odor complaints

Relatives of the five workers who lost their lives in the Biolanda factory tragedy have lodged a lawsuit alleging that the company terminated employees who had voiced concerns about a strong LPG smell before the fatal blast. They contend that the Council of Criminal Courts' decision to substitute the owner's provisional detention with limited conditions fails to address accountability. The family of Vasiliki Skampardoni submitted a memorandum to the Larissa Appeals Prosecutor demanding the cancellation of the owner's release.

The filing also urges the demolition of four underground LPG reservoirs and cites alleged intimidation of staff who reported the odor. Angelos Liakos, whose mother was among the victims, said one outlet system discourages workers from providing additional evidence to investigators.