Posts by John McCoy

Records retention policy critical for propane businesses Posted on 11 Dec 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

A recurring question I get from clients is: What type of records retention policy should we have for our company? The answer may vary depending on what records you are... Read more»

Fatal house fire raises questions about gas supplier, others Posted on 08 Oct 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

We recently handled a case involving a house fire that resulted in serious burn injuries to one of the inhabitants. She ultimately lost her life. Her spouse sustained some burn... Read more»

Distinction exists between placing gas system into service, in operation Posted on 07 Aug 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

The 2012 edition of NFPA 54 discusses in specific language what needs to be done following an interruption of service or out-of-gas call. Read more»

Scientific processes used to determine cause and origin of fires Posted on 04 Jun 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

In conducting a fire or explosion investigation, authorities are looking to classify the cause of the fire by looking at the source and form of ignition. Read more»

Texas propane retailer fends off legal claims in food booth fire Posted on 17 Apr 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

An El Paso County, Texas, jury heard from more than 40 witnesses in a month-long trial involving a fire that occurred in 2009. Read more»

Are you prepared for realities of litigation in CSST incidents? Posted on 08 Feb 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

Much has been written in industry publications about problems associated with corrugated stainless steel tubing, which can be compromised by lightning strikes. Read more»

Are English-only warnings still adequate? Posted on 05 Dec 2012 in the Current Issue categories.

Our industry has spent a great deal of time to develop warnings material to inform customers of the potential dangers associated with the use of propane. Read more»

Home explosions don’t always involve negligence Posted on 18 Sep 2012 in the News categories.

South Dakota confirms that an explosion does not always equal negligence. There is a well-known concept in the law that just because there is an accident or injury, it does... Read more»

Protecting your privileges amid prospect of litigation Posted on 01 Apr 2009 in the Current Issue categories.

Your attorney should be aware of the rules regarding expert discovery. Read more»

Know benefits of vendor’s endorsement during product dispute Posted on 01 Jan 2009 in the Current Issue categories.

Distributors should be aware of this benefit during a product dispute. Read more»