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Propane and the Law

Legal analysis for propane businesses, covering liability, litigation, contracts and regulatory compliance issues.

  • 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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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • $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
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  • 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
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  • Carbon Monoxide Exposure Lawsuit Dismissed by the Illinois Court

    An Illinois appellate court ruling underscores the challenge of proving carbon monoxide exposure claims
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  • Virginia Propane Explosion Leads to Manslaughter Conviction

    How mismanagement of a leaking propane tank led to the death of a firefighter — & a guilty verdict
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  • Connecticut 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
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  • Legal 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
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