2021 Montana jury awards $15m in carbon monoxide poisoning case involving Lodge's malfunctioning spa boiler and negligence of general manager, plumbers, and others.

A Montana jury awarded $15m in a groundbreaking carbon monoxide poisoning case involving Lew Hudgens' death and Catharine's injuries due to a malfunctioning spa boiler at Rainbow Ranch Lodge in 2021. The record-setting verdict was against the Lodge's general manager, plumbers, and other defendants, accused of negligence. The lawsuit emphasizes the importance of carbon monoxide alarms and prompt staff action during welfare checks to prevent such tragedies.

April 13, 2024
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