"Evidence is there that a structural, mechanical or electrical failure of some kind led to the explosion, " Kreindler, who represents the families of 23 of the crash's victims, told the newspaper.

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Families of Flight 800's victims stand to recover millions in damages if it can be proven that negligence by TWA or Boeing caused a mechanical failure.

CNN: Attorney: Mechanical failure caused TWA crash

"The AAP recognizes that monitors may be helpful to allow rapid recognition of apnea, airway obstruction, respiratory failure, interruption of supplemental oxygen supply, or failure of mechanical respiratory support, " the group states.

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Solar power plants can have up to hundreds or thousands of arrays, each with its own tracking motor and other mechanical parts prone to failure.

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