Three Painters Die Of Apparent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In California Home

Three painters died of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning in a Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., home Friday, according to The Press-Enterprise. http://www.pe.com/local-news/breaking-news-headlines/20120317-rancho-cucamonga-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-possible-in-painters-deaths.ece The…

Christmas Day Fire Leads To Connecticut Bill Mandating CO, Smoke Detectors In Homes

It doesn't get much worse than this: Three girls and their two grandparents were killed in a Christmas Day fire in Stamford, Conn. But some good may come out of that tragic situation. Connecticut now has a bill, prompted by that Christmas horror,…

Tennessee Passes Law Ordering Carbon Monoxide Detectors In Rental RVs

Here's a law that I'd like to see instituted in more states. On Wednesday Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed a bill into law that mandates that recreational vehicles that are rented out must have carbon monoxide detectors, WRIR-TV's website…

Family Sues Over Tampa Woman's Carbon Monoxide Death

The survivors of a Tampa woman who died of carbon monoxide poisoning last year are suing her apartment building owner, its architect and the person who left his car running in its garage, according to Tampa Bay Online. http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2012/mar/11/5/memeto2-family-files-civil-suit-in-womans-death-ar-367890/ The…

Elderly Man Dies, Two Others Hospitalized, For Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Near Pittsburgh

One man was killed and two others were hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning Saturday in a suburb of  Pittsburgh, Pa., according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12070/1215854-55.stm The victims were discovered…

Keyless-Car Ignitions Claim More Victims: When Is Detroit Going To Do Something?

Beware: A keyless-car ignition is once again being blamed for carbon-monoxide poisoning fatalities. And people are suing automakers over the issue. Last weekend in Boca Raton, Fla., elderly Adele Ridless and Mort Victor were found dead in…

Two West Virginia Motels Shut Down For Carbon Monoxide Violations

Two West Virginia motels were evacuated and shut down Wednesday because they posed a threat of carbon monoxide poisoning, according to WSAZ-TV’s website. http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/141774083.html The American Inn and the Budget Inn…

Carbon Monoxide Leak Forces Evacuation Of Eight In Connecticut

Eight people were evacuated from their home in Connecticut Saturday night for apparent carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the local NBC station.   http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Eight-People-Exposed-to-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning-in-New-Haven-139660543.html   Fire…

Why Is There No National Law Requiring Hotels To Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors?

A guest at a West Virginia hotel died of carbon monoxide poisoning this week, and his demise has prompted the local mayor to try to take action. He wants to require that all lodgings in his city install carbon monoxide detectors. But…

Carbon Monoxide Leak In Baltimore Apartment Sends Seven To Hospital

A carbon monoxide leak in a Baltimore apartment resulted in seven people being sent to the hospital Sunday, according to The Baltimore Sun. http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/breaking/bs-md-carbon-monoxide-20120129,0,6184580.story The Baltimore…