The FDIC has three years for tort claims and six years for breach-of-contract claims to file suit from bank closure date.

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The company did not wish to comment on the claims of one worker, who told the BBC the closure would also affect 50 contract staff at the plant.

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It is understood there was no official contract, but an email shown to BBC Radio Stoke reveals that a date was set for the closure of the Burslem pool and the announcement of the Waterworld discounts.

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When Premier Foods firm announced the closure, the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union said Premier should have fought for the contract.

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Last year he went further, proposing the closure of the Joint Forces Command in Virginia and a 10% reduction in the budget for contract workers for each of the next three years.

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