Customer warning material promotes safety

April 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston

I am a firm believer that propane companies should not be liable for accidents when they had no association to the cause. It is an easy stand to take.

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Control over subsidiary adds liability

March 1, 2007 By John McCoy

The Illinois Supreme Court recently handed down an important decision in the area of liability of parent corporations for acts of their subsidiaries and could give rise to injuries of employees of the subsidiary.

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Safety inoculation against liability flu

January 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston

The other day my doctor recommended I get a flu shot. I declined, rationalizing that I have given up most of my bad habits, exercise daily and am in fine shape.

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Winter driving safety lessons learned

December 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston

It’s no secret that we who live with winter driving hazards use our experience to survive.

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You, your lawyer and the insurer

November 1, 2006 By John McCoy

Understanding the rules between you, your lawyer and the insurance company is important should you ever face a lawsuit defended by an attorney selected by your insurer.

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Timely reporting of errors is critical

May 1, 2006 By John McCoy

In this business, accidents happen. Accidents that happen as aresult of mistakes are almost always discovered at some later date,at which point the problem must then be confronted and resolved.

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Statutes, codes and customs

April 1, 2006 By John McCoy

Statutes, codes and customs are important in a legal context, as lawyers and judges spend a lot of time in liability cases looking at these three categories of rules to apply to the conduct of the parties before the court.

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Jury rejects odor fade claim

February 1, 2006 By John McCoy

Aside from writing this column, I also defend propane marketers who are sued for liability in gas explosion accidents.

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Managing workers comp

January 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston

If you take the humanity out of the process, employees are a lot like equipment. When bulk trucks need repair, fix them promptly and hopefully you won’t lose too many productive days when it’s in the shop.

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Limiting liability

July 1, 2005 By LP Gas

Accidents happen, and in the propane industry far too many tragic mistakes wind up in a courtroom in search of compensation for property damage, personal injury or even death.

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