Two volunteer firefighters were killed and seven other people were injured when a blazing 18,000-gallon propane tank exploded. The case alleged that the propane tank lacked adequate collision protection and the entire propane system design was flawed. Confidential settlements were obtained on behalf of the clients.
A gas explosion occurred when the father of a minor boy was attempting to transfer propane from a larger cylinder to a smaller one. Suit was filed based upon failure of the propane gas retailer to adequately warn regarding the dangers of transferring propane. A substantial confidential settlement was reached after a week’s trial.
A propane explosion at our client’s home resulted in severe burns to 35-45% of his body, rendering him disabled and unemployable. The case was based on the negligent failure to warn concerning the dangers of propane.
The client sustained serious burns in a propane gas explosion caused by leaking propane gas. The case was based on negligent failure to warn, including the failure to warn about gas detectors. The retailer defended the case by blaming the client for the leak.
A semi-truck, driving at an excessive speed for snowy conditions, jackknifed and hit the plaintiff’s vehicle, which was parked in the emergency lane. The husband passed away from his injuries, while his wife and two daughters were also severely injured. The trucking company’s $2,000,000 insurance limits were tendered, and an additional action was pursued against the shipper.
A semi-truck, driving at an excessive speed for snowy conditions, jackknifed and hit the plaintiff’s vehicle, which was parked in the emergency lane. The husband passed away from his injuries, while his wife and two daughters were also severely injured. The trucking company’s $2,000,000 insurance limits were tendered, and an additional action was pursued against the shipper.
The clients sustained serious burns when propane gas leaked from a corroded gas line located in the basement. The propane company failed to conduct mandatory testing and inspection of the propane system.
A father and daughter were severely burned in a propane gas explosion that occurred in a resort cabin in Minnesota. An exterior propane gas line corroded and leaked gas into the building. It was established that the retailer was negligent in failing to warn about the dangers of propane and to discover and change the leaking propane gas line.
Three young children were badly burned when a cat caused a fuel shutoff valve to open, allowing gas to leak into the home. The gas exploded when one of the children lit the stove. The case was based on the improperly placed fuel shutoff valve.
A retired couple was burned in a propane gas explosion in Michigan. The husband died of his burns and the wife sustained critical burns. The case was based on negligent failure to warn about the defects of odorized propane as well as the retailer’s failure to respond to numerous calls by the Freeland’s regarding gas leaks.
