A landlord loses appeal over liability in tenant's 2019 house fire death due to faulty smoke alarms.

A landlord in Lake Macquarie, Australia, has lost his appeal over being found liable for the death of tenant Bradley Heafey in a 2019 house fire. James Gause was found negligent for not checking the smoke alarms before or after Heafey moved in. The court ruled the smoke alarm was tampered with and not working, and the family's compensation of $250,000 may increase by 25%.

3 months ago
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