Tag Archives: fatal fire

Suit Over Dispatch Errors To Fatal Fire Remanded Back To State Court

A wrongful death civil rights lawsuit filed by the estate of a man killed in a fire, has been dismissed from federal court and remanded back to state court. John Lew Brown died in a house fire in his mobile home in Ferry County, Washington, on July 26, 2016.

Schenectady Prevails In Wrongful Arson Prosecution Case

A federal court has dismissed a wrongful arrest and prosecution suit filed by a man who spent nine-months in prison for a 2013 fatal fire in Schenectady, New York. Robert Bulter was charged with setting the May 2, 2013 fire that killed four people including three children, and severely injured a 5-year old.

Virginia Supreme Court Rules City Not Liable for Inoperable Hydrant at Fatal Fire

The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that the City of Petersburg is immune from liability for the death of a man in a house fire in 2017. The father of Corey Demetrius Massenburg filed a wrongful-death suit against the city claiming the failure of the closest fire hydrant to Corey’s house contributed to his death.

Dayton Firefighters Face Discipline For Missing A Body in Garage Fire

Three Dayton firefighters are facing discipline over a garage fire last September, when a man’s body apparently went unnoticed. Patrick Northern, 53, died in the fire. According to Montgomery County Coroner’s Officer, he died of “inhalation of products of combustion.”

Fire Victims’ Family Seeks $2.2 Billion from New York City

An attorney representing the daughter of a woman who died in a fire along with her five children, has filed a claim with the city of New York for $2.2 billion alleging the city did not do enough to protect them as residents in a public housing project. Attorney Evan Oshan filed the claim on behalf of Raven Reyes, the daughter of Andrea Pollidore.

Fatal Chicago Fire Prompts Suits Against Landlord and City

A mother who lost three children in a fire last August, has filed suit against the building owner and the City of Chicago. Priscilla Cobos’ children, Giovanni Ayala, 10; Gialanni Ayala, 5; and Alanni Ayala, 3, were among the ten who died in the August 26, 2019 blaze.

Massachusetts Man Who Served 30 Years For Arson Sues For Wrongful Conviction

A Massachusetts man who served 30 years in prison for setting a fatal fire in 1982 is now suing those who were responsible for what he claims was his wrongful conviction. Victor Rosario was convicted of arson and murder for starting a house fire in Lowell that killed eight people

Family Responsible for Starting Fatal NYC Fire Sue for $1.1 Billion

The parents of a child who started a deadly fire that killed 13 and destroyed an apartment building are now suing eleven different entities, including the City of New York, for $100 million each, totaling a whopping $1.1 billion. Rita and Mark Yeboah have filed suit in Bronx Supreme Court...

Twenty Illinois Fire Departments Sued for Wrongful Death

The family of a man who died in a fire last year has filed suit against twenty Illinois fire departments and two chief officers claiming they failed to effect his rescue. Aric Evan Tashjian McClure died on August 4, 2017 in a fire that trapped him in a second floor apartment.

Stamford Fatal Christmas Fire Settlement Was For $6.65 Million

The Stamford Advocate is reporting that the recently settled lawsuit involving the City of Stamford over the fire on Christmas morning 2011 that killed five family members, involved a payment of $6.65 million to the plaintiffs. When the settlement was made public in May 2017, the amount of the settlement was confidential.

First Suits Filed in Oakland Ghost Ship Fire

The first lawsuits have been filed in the Oakland Ghost Ship fire, accusing the building owners of negligence and wrongful death. The December 2, 2016 fire killed 36 attendees of an electronic dance music event at a warehouse named Ghost Ship. Two suits were filed Friday in Alameda County Superior Court.

Michigan Junk Science Fire Investigators Not Liable for Erroneous Conviction

A man who was convicted of arson for a 1985 fire that killed his wife and daughters, has lost his bid to hold investigators accountable for the years he spent in prison because they used now-discredited myths about arson.

Evacuate or Shelter in Place for Fire Alarms

Today’s burning question: We have a retirement community in our district and we recently became aware that the property managers have been advising residents to remain in their apartments during fire alarms. Their philosophy is to “shelter in place” in the event of a fire. Is this wise?

Russian Firefighters’ Selfie Sparks Outrage

Two Russian firefighters are facing disciplinary action after they posed for a “selfie” at the scene of a fire that killed 17 people on March 11, 2015. Ilya Bykov, Rostislav Krylov, 28, posed for the photo at the scene of fire in Kazan in the central Russian Republic of Tatarstan...

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