4th Circuit: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning a Civil Rights Violation After the 4th Circuit found carbon monoxide poisoning could be a Civil Rights Violation, wrongful death case settled for $2 million. By Attorney Gordon S. Johnson, Jr. Allen Benedict Court Settlement for Civil Rights Abuse In a tragedy we have covered several times on this blog, […]
Non-Fatal Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – Leaves Survivors in Distress Non-Fatal Carbon Monoxide Poisoning can leave survivors with brain damage and numerous neuropsychiatric symptoms that may last a lifetime. By Rebecca Martin More than 100,000 people in the United States visit the emergency room annually due to accidental exposure to carbon monoxide fumes. Most of these […]
Does a furnace smell indicate carbon monoxide? Is a furnace smell an indication of carbon monoxide, or is a natural gas leak or some less alarming concern. Although CO is odorless, combustion smells are warnings of danger. Remember, your pet will smell these warnings first. By Rebecca Martin Carbon monoxide is described as an odorless, tasteless […]
Is this the Year to Replace Your Furnace? How long do furnaces last? Manufacturer and industry recommendations are as short as 18 years. All furnaces should be replaced before 25 years. By Rebecca Martin October arrives in many parts of the country with thoughts of when is the right time to turn on the furnace? […]
When Does Carbon Monoxide Death Become Criminal? By Rebecca Martin Charles Suire, 49, suffered a carbon monoxide death on November 28, 2022 in a third floor boiler room at the Victory Inn and Suites, 3750 Washtenaw Avenue in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Perhaps a 2019 YELP review predicted what would eventually be set in motion by […]
Carbon Monoxide Big Part of Tenant Safety A landlord’s responsibility for tenant safety must include ongoing professional maintenance of furnaces, hot water heaters and boilers and functioning carbon monoxide alarms. By Rebecca Martin This week a family of four survived a deadly carbon monoxide poisoning in a College Park, Georgia apartment. The College View Hills […]
Carbon Monoxide Incidents Not Isolated in Hotel Poisonings There is nothing isolated about carbon monoxide incidents in hotels and resorts. Poor maintenance and failure to install CO alarms in all rooms predict that these deaths and injuries will continue to happen. By Rebecca Martin A faulty gas-powered refrigerator was the suspected cause of death for […]
Ames Iowa Apartment Carbon Monoxide Evacuation Carbon monoxide alarms prevents worse apartment carbon monoxide poisoning in Ames, Iowa, enabling an evacuation of 56 units before it was too late. By Rebecca Martin On Sunday afternoon, August 6, 2023, an apartment building in the 4700 block of Mortensen Road in Ames, Iowa was evacuated by Ames […]
Power Washer Causes Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Wilmington, Delaware A gas power washer resulted in a severe carbon monoxide poisoning in Delaware, in much the same way as gas powered generator would. Gas engines cannot be run indoors or in garages. By Rebecca Martin In Wilmington, Delaware this month, six children and two adults were […]
Proactive vs Reactive Hotel Maintenance The hotel industry is plagued by operators who put profits ahead of people in hotel maintenance, using reactive rather than proactive thinking and planning, severely risking guests safety. By Rebecca Martin The prime directive for those in the hotel management sector is the safety and wellbeing of their guests. Whether […]