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David Schlee
David Schlee is an attorney practicing in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been representing propane and natural gas distributors in fire and explosion litigation since 1986 and has authored BPN’s Propane & the Law column since September 1989. He can be reached at [email protected].
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Propane and the LawThe question remains whether a bolt in the ground would have been ‘open & obvious’ to the plaintiff who sustained injuries from the fall
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Propane and the LawCarbon Monoxide Exposure Lawsuit Dismissed by the Illinois Court
An Illinois appellate court ruling underscores the challenge of proving carbon monoxide exposure claims -
Propane and the LawVirginia Propane Explosion Leads to Manslaughter Conviction
How mismanagement of a leaking propane tank led to the death of a firefighter — & a guilty verdict -
Propane and the LawConnecticut Court Dismisses Attempt to Block Propane Storage Facility
After 11 years of legal battles, a Connecticut court cleared the way for the proposed bulk facility to be constructed -
Propane and the LawLegal Issues Regarding PEX-AL-PEX Piping for Indoor Gas Use
Despite manufacturers’ promotion of use with indoor gas, safety organizations remain unconvinced PEP-AL-PEX is a fit for gas applications -
Propane and the LawHome Improvement Company Sued in Ohio Propane Explosion
A devastating explosion raises questions about jobsite safety & liability -
California Court Approves Cylinder Explosion Settlement
The $255,000 settlement is just one outcome in a case involving multiple defendants -
Propane and the LawNew York Gas Supplier Hit With $1M Emergency Response Fine
An inside look at a settlement that underscores the importance of timely electrical shutoffs in gas emergencies -
Propane and the LawMichigan Court Rejects Corroded Gas Line Suit
A Michigan court dismissed claims that the natural gas providers' service line maintenance led to a gas explosion -
Propane and the LawMississippi Court Upholds Bobtail Damage Award
A fire during a repair left a new bobtail truck worthless, leading to a $260,000 jury award upheld by Mississippi’s Supreme Court


