Avoid contractual loopholes
September 2, 2022 By John McCoy
Contractual indemnity may not fully protect your business. John McCoy explains the process with a recent lawsuit filed in a Pennsylvania court.
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Criminal charges may accompany civil litigation
July 14, 2022 By John McCoy
A criminal charge may accompany a civil charge in high-profile incidents, according to John McCoy, who breaks down criminal prosecution risks.
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West Virginia v. EPA: Supreme Court decision bolsters propane’s position
July 13, 2022 By Steve Kaminski
The Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. EPA provides the propane industry another avenue to challenge anti-gas rule-making at the federal level.
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Focus on safety and avoid out-of-control damages
February 3, 2022 By John McCoy
John McCoy reviews a profound change to the litigation landscape and drives home why the best defense is to put safety first and always.
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Consider customer contracts that account for allocation situations
May 17, 2014 By John McCoy and LP Gas
As I write this article, we are seeing the last remnants of a recent snowfall melt away outside…
Read More Is that carbon monoxide-related claim covered?
April 16, 2014 By John McCoy and LP Gas
Heating system installers denied in carbon monoxide case The Minnesota Supreme Court recently considered whether a claim related…
Read More Records retention policy critical for propane businesses
December 11, 2013 By John McCoy
A recurring question I get from clients is: What type of records retention policy should we have for…
Read More Texas propane retailer fends off legal claims in food booth fire
April 17, 2013 By John McCoy
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?
February 8, 2013 By John McCoy
Much has been written in industry publications about problems associated with corrugated stainless steel tubing, which can be compromised by lightning strikes.
Read More Verifying presence of odorant protects customers, marketers
December 12, 2011 By LP Gas
A common issue that can create a basis for liability in defending gas explosion cases is the level of odorant in the gas as it is emitted into the atmosphere. When people who are injured in a gas explosion testify that they did not smell gas, the focus immediately turns to the odorant in the gas.
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