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.
Read More Case shows importance of monitoring cathodic protection of lines, tanks
December 1, 2008 By John McCoy
On Dec. 6, 2006, an industrial explosion shook Milwaukee, leaving three people dead, 67 injured and property damages in excess of $75 million. The case received national media attention. Locally, it was considered one of the biggest news stories of the year.
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