Author
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 LawAn overview of pending state bills that could affect propane detector requirements
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Propane and the LawResidential Gas Detectors: A Changing Legal Environment
Assessing the shifting landscape of detectors amid gas explosion publicity -
Propane and the LawArkansas Forklift Propane Cylinder Suit Dismissed
After a set jury date, parties filed to dismiss product liability case ‘without prejudice’ -
Propane and the LawNorth Carolina Court Sends Gas Explosion Case to Jury
A jury will decide if a landlord violated the state’s Residential Rental Agreements Act -
Propane and the LawMaryland Court Rejects Smart Meter Claim
Court rules plaintiff's expert to be unqualified on advanced meter infrastructure -
Propane and the LawIndiana Court Sends Carbon Monoxide Claim to Jury
Court decides a jury should determine if adequate warnings about converting a natural gas water heater to propane could have prevented fatality -
Propane and the LawWashington Court Rejects PTSD Claim
Plaintiff’s expert testimony deemed insufficient to support claim of causation -
Propane and the LawConnecticut Court Dismisses Gas Tubing Suit
Court concludes appeal to ‘common sense’ lacks evidence to sway decision -
Propane and the LawWisconsin Court Affirms Arson Conviction in Gas Explosion
Defendant convicted of blowing up ex-girlfriend’s house is unable to prove expert testimony would change outcome of trial -
Propane and the LawNew York Court Rejects Gas Exposure Disease Claim
Plaintiff unable to prove that exposure to natural gas leads to early onset of Huntington’s disease


