Propane and the Law
Indiana Court Rejects Odor Fade Claim in Home Explosion Case
An Indiana appellate court found evidence of proper gas odorization & ruled the utility had no duty to warn under the circumstances
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Propane and the Law
Gas Leak Exposure Claim Rejected by Louisiana Court Over Lack of Medical Evidence
Without expert medical testimony, a group of 79 residents failed to prove that exposure to a neighborhood natural gas leak caused a mass case of illness -
Propane and the Law
Pennsylvania Agency Seeks $2.6M Fine Against Gas Distributor UGI Utilities
The Bureau of Investigation & Enforcement filed a 39-page complaint against a major utilities operator -
Propane and the Law
New York Court Affirms Rejection of Propane Driver Disability Claim
The case examines whether afflictions like PTSD qualify for disability insurance & the potential limitations of existing statutes -
Propane and the Law
Fuel Gas Detector Litigation: Impact on Odor Fade Claims — Part 3
Fuel gas detectors have become a key factor in odor fade litigation, shaping legal arguments, regulatory developments & the future of propane safety standards -
Propane Odor Fade Litigation: Past, Present & Future — Part 2
The historical surge of ‘odor fade’ claims was largely abated by the development of clear resources from PERC -
Propane Odor Fade Litigation: Past, Present & Future — PART 1
The rise of ‘failure to warn’ & product liability lawsuits against propane companies -
Propane and the Law
Vermont Court Sides With Propane Retailer in Collection Case
A Vermont court case shows how a well-drafted customer agreement can protect propane retailers when unpaid balances escalate into litigation -
Propane and the Law
$8.9M Wrongful Death Verdict Affirmed by Florida Court
A Florida wrongful death case highlights the severe carbon monoxide risks of propane-powered indoor equipment & the liability challenges that can follow -
Propane and the Law
Louisiana Court Sends Propane Bollard Trip & Fall Case to Jury
The question remains whether a bolt in the ground would have been ‘open & obvious’ to the plaintiff who sustained injuries from the fall
