In Case You Missed It: Afternoon News Links

– National Grid has been sued over a fatal highway accident on I-495. [AP, via Bloomberg Businessweek]

– Lawyers in the James “Whitey” Bulger case say preparations remain on track for the Nov. 5 trial. [Boston Globe]

– Following a spate of recent accidents, State Police are going to deploy more troopers at road construction sites. [Springfield Republican]

– Former Sox manager Terry Francona will attend the team’s 100th anniversary celebration of Fenway Park after all. [ESPN Boston]

– A 23-story residential tower has been proposed for near Fenway. [Boston Business Journal]