Berkeley construction company files restraining order

The company behind the construction of the Berkeley apartment complex where six Irish students died in a balcony collapse last month has filed for a restraining order against the district attorney investigating the tragedy.

Segue Construction took the action on Tuesday against the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, which last Thursday said it would conduct a criminal investigation into the accident.

“We are applying for a temporary restraining order to ensure no evidence related to this tragic accident is altered, inspected, tested or destroyed without allowing Segue to observe and participate in that process,” the company said in a statement.