R.I. will definitely file suit over Washington Bridge failure

The lawyers had previously said it was “way more likely than not” that a lawsuit would be brought, but they had not made a final decision. Max Wistow, who is leading the state’s outside legal team, told the Globe Friday the lawyers have determined they will bring suit against yet-to-be-named defendants over the bridge’s failure. The lawsuit will be filed by Aug. 19. PROVIDENCE — A lawsuit will be filed this month over the failure of the Washington Bridge on Interstate 195 West, which was closed in December due to...