Apartment

Jury Clears Entergy and Property Owner in Fatal Apartment Fire Lawsuit

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana — A recent legal decision has cleared electric utility company Entergy and a property owner from liability in connection with a fatal apartment fire that claimed lives and raised questions about responsibility and safety standards in residential buildings. The case, which has been closely watched, involved allegations of negligence against Entergy Louisiana and the owner of the building, centering on whether inadequate maintenance or oversight contributed to the tragedy. After a thorough examination of the facts, a jury found that neither party was liable, concluding that the entities did not breach their … Read more

Tenant Files Federal Lawsuit Against Columbia Apartment Complex After Being Shot While Sleeping

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – A federal lawsuit has been filed against a Columbia apartment complex by a tenant claiming he was shot in the arm while sleeping in 2021. The lawsuit cites negligence and security failures on the part of the owners and management of The Rowan on Southern Drive. The plaintiff argues that the complex failed to provide a safe and habitable environment. Despite marketing itself as a secure place for students with exceptional amenities, attorney John Mobley, representing the plaintiff, alleges that the complex ignores the prevalent culture of violence and crime, which ultimately … Read more

City Council Member Continues Lawsuit Against Zoning Board Alleging Unlawful Variance for North Broad Street Apartment Building

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Philadelphia, PA – Councilmember Jeffery Young is taking up the legal battle initiated by former City Council President Darrell L. Clarke against the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA). Clarke’s lawsuit alleges that the ZBA unlawfully granted a variance for a proposed apartment building on North Broad Street. Young, now representing the 5th District after Clarke’s retirement, has decided to continue the case based on the community’s request. The core issue revolves around a 225-unit apartment building proposed in 2019 by the Bock Development Group for 1451 N. Broad St. The site, largely vacant except for … Read more

Yuma Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges After Allegedly Setting Apartment on Fire

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YUMA, Ariz. – A Yuma man has been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly setting his apartment on fire. Agustin Vera, 44, appeared in court and now faces nine felony charges, including aggravated assault and endangerment. The indictment follows charges filed against him last month. Vera, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been provided representation from the public defender’s office. He is scheduled to appear in court again on March 8th for a case management conference, which will determine if he can be released provisionally during his court proceedings.