Missing Carbon Monoxide Alarm Results in $3.25 Million Judgment
In The NewsTenant Awarded $3.25 Million for Carbon Monoxide Alarm Violation
Failure to Install a carbon monoxide alarm in a rental property has resulted in a $3.25 Judgment against a Stevens Point Landlord, Pamalla Schneider in a March jury trial in Portage…
Carbon Monoxide Incidents Not Isolated with Travelers
In The NewsCarbon 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…
Apartment Carbon Monoxide Poisonings
In The NewsAmes 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…
Power Washer Safety and Carbon Monoxide Concerns
In The NewsPower 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…
Greed Explanation for Bad Hotel Maintenance
In The NewsProactive 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…
Portable Generator Safety - New CPSC Rule?
In The NewsSummary of the CPSC’s Efforts to Regulate Portable Generators
The Consumer Products Safety Commission is once again trying to pass a Fed Rule that would require safety devices on a portable generator.
By Rebecca Martin
Wednesday, June 28,…
Is it a CO or No?
In The NewsConflicting Reporting of Rancho Pescadero CO Fatalities
Reports of CO being ruled out in Rancho Pescadero deaths of two Americans appear premature, especially considering both EMT's also got sick and CO alarms were apparently disabled.By…
Vacation Poisoning in El Pescadero, Mexico Kills Two
In The NewsTwo Americans die in Vacation Poisoning near Cabo San Lucas, BCS.
Signs point to carbon monoxide in a vacation poisoning in El Pescadero, BCS, Mexico, killing two Americans.By Rebecca Martin
On June 13, 2023, two Americans were found deceased…
Landlord Responsibilities for Maintenance are Non-Delegable
In The NewsLandlord Must Protect Tenants from Unsafe Conditions
Hiring a maintenance company does not change Landlord responsibilities to keep an apartment or home well maintained and safe for tenants.
By Rebecca Martin
The word,…
Carbon Monoxide in the Aftermath of Hurricanes
In The NewsHurricane Aftermath Equals Carbon Monoxide
Don't let the aftermath of hurricanes be carbon monoxide poisoning and deaths. Too many storms lose more to generators than wind and water.
By Rebecca Martin
The official start…