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Court allows expert opinion that goes against earlier testimony in case Posted on 25 Nov 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

There are fact witnesses, physical evidence and expert testimony in the form of opinion. Experts are asked to look at the facts of the case and analyze the evidence. They... Read more»

Legal-theory scenario leads court to dismiss gas company from CSST case Posted on 24 Sep 2014 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

Our office was recently involved in a Connecticut case over allegations that corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) manufactured by Omega Flex Inc. was defective because a lightning strike perforated it,... Read more»

Legal, safety issues brought to forefront in aftermath of fatal accident Posted on 20 Aug 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

An explosion at the Sunrise Propane industrial facility Aug. 10, 2008, in North York, Ontario, Canada, killed two people, injured many more, caused damage to more than 100 homes, businesses... Read more»

Decision in Colorado offers road map for building defensible case Posted on 26 Jul 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

In the case of Safeco Insurance v. Plateau Heating & Air Conditioning, et al., Colorado became the first state to issue a published decision on a tort reform statute enacted... Read more»

Consider customer contracts that account for allocation situations Posted on 17 May 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

As I write this article, we are seeing the last remnants of a recent snowfall melt away outside my window. Even in Wisconsin, snow in mid-April is somewhat unusual, although... Read more»

Is that carbon monoxide-related claim covered? Posted on 16 Apr 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

Heating system installers denied in carbon monoxide case The Minnesota Supreme Court recently considered whether a claim related to carbon monoxide poisonings was covered under a commercial general liability insurance... Read more»

New training requirements set forth in NFPA 58 Posted on 25 Feb 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

Are you aware of the latest changes and clarifications in NFPA 58? The training of employees is an important part of running a successful and safe propane operation. I periodically... Read more»

Records retention policy critical for propane businesses Posted on 11 Dec 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

A recurring question I get from clients is: What type of records retention policy should we have for our company? The answer may vary depending on what records you are... Read more»

Fatal house fire raises questions about gas supplier, others Posted on 08 Oct 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

We recently handled a case involving a house fire that resulted in serious burn injuries to one of the inhabitants. She ultimately lost her life. Her spouse sustained some burn... Read more»

Distinction exists between placing gas system into service, in operation Posted on 07 Aug 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

The 2012 edition of NFPA 54 discusses in specific language what needs to be done following an interruption of service or out-of-gas call. Read more»