Carbon Monoxide From Generator Sickens Family Of 11 In New York State

When you don't have any electricity, I guess you don't think about the potential danger of using a portable generator in your home. But you should, as a family in the Mohawk Valley area of New York found out last week. Some 11 family members were sent…

Wisconsin Couple Killed By Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Two people died of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning last Saturday afternoon in their condominium in the city of Milton, Wis., the Rock County Sheriff’s Department reported. http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/92024159.html Joan Leith,…

Australian Jet Diverted After Unusual Fumes Detected

 A Virgin Blue plane was diverted to Adelaide, Australia, when its crew detected a noxious odor and some passengers began to fell sick. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/19/2876903.htm?section=justin  One female passenger was taken…

Two Carbon Monoxide Victims In Arizona Were Rodeo Cowboys

Two teenagers found dead of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning in their pickup truck in Scottsdale, Ariz., had just participated in a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association competition. http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/news/article_d9f11e12-473b-11df-8b87-001cc4c03286.html Mike…

California On Way To Mandating Carbon Monoxide Monitors in Homes

California has a bill pending that would require state residents to install carbon monoxide monitors if their homes have a fireplace or attached garage. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gA1wnqxm7Hk-yyzkCTvMjYCQ1SLQD9F1P6D81  On…

Two New Mexican Teens Die of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Arizona

Two teenagers from Roswell, N.M., died inside the camper shell of a pickup truck in Scottsdale, Ariz., of carbon monoxide poisoning, according to The Arizona Republic.  http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2010/04/12/20100412two-bodies-found-in-scottsdale-camper-truck.html The…

Times Square Explosion and Carbon Monoxide Threat Prompt Evacuation of Four Buildings

Four buildings near Manhattan’s Times Square were evacuated Tuesday after an underground buildup of carbon monoxide sparked an underground fire, which blew manhole covers off and sent flames shooting through them to the street. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/07/nyregion/07manhole.html  The…

Florida Woman Dies of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning From Generator

A 41-year-old Florida woman, who apparently was using a generator for heat because she couldn’t pay her electric bill, died from carbon monoxide poisoning Thursday. http://www.wesh.com/news/23033192/detail.html When paramedics responded…

Settlement Reached in Suit Stemming From Man Dying Of Carbon Monoxide at Best Western Hotel

Best Western has settled a federal lawsuit filed by the family of a man who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in one of the chain’s hotels in Upper Macungie Township, Pa. http://www.newyorkinjurynews.com/2010/03/29/pa-hotel-reaches-settlement-over-carbon-monoxide-death_201003292981.htmlThe…

Survivors of Man Who Suffered Fatal Heart Attack After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning on Lake Powell Files Suit

Relatives of an Arizona man who died of a heart attack after breathing in dangerous levels of carbon monoxide on a rented houseboat are suing over the tragedy. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700019231/Lawsuit-says-carbon-monoxide-caused-mans-death-at-Lake-Powell.html The…