Des Plaines condo fire victims file lawsuit against NICOR, management company
It has been more than a week and many people are still recovering from an explosion at a condo building in Des Plaines. The community is now demanding answers. An attorney representing 3 of the 8 victims says this tragedy may have been preventable and now, those victims are suing both the building’s management company and NICOR Gas. They claim residents reported smelling gas, but the response wasn’t thorough enough. Leslie Moreno joins us live in Des Plaines with more on the lawsuit.
It has been more than a week and many people are still recovering from an explosion at a condo building in Des Plaines. The community is now demanding answers. An attorney representing 3 of the 8 victims says this tragedy may have been preventable and now, those victims are suing both the building’s management company and NICOR Gas. They claim residents reported smelling gas, but the response wasn’t thorough enough. Leslie Moreno joins us live in Des Plaines with more on the lawsuit.
Victims sue Nicor Gas, management company after Des Plaines condo fire
Three victims of the Des Plaines condo explosion have filed a lawsuit against Nicor Gas and the building’s management company, alleging a reported gas leak was not properly addressed before the blast that left them critically injured.
Three victims of the Des Plaines condo explosion have filed a lawsuit against Nicor Gas and the building’s management company, alleging a reported gas leak was not properly addressed before the blast that left them critically injured.
Lawsuit filed in Des Plaines condo fire
Some of the victims of a May 6 fire at a Des Plaines condo are now filing lawsuits alleging negligence by NICOR gas and the building’s management. Leslie Moreno is live with what she’s hearing from the legal team and the people who lived there.
Some of the victims of a May 6 fire at a Des Plaines condo are now filing lawsuits alleging negligence by NICOR gas and the building’s management. Leslie Moreno is live with what she’s hearing from the legal team and the people who lived there.
Victims of Des Plaines condo explosion file lawsuit against Nicor Gas
Bradley Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, discusses legal action filed after a Des Plaines condo explosion injured multiple residents, including children, as investigators continue working to determine the cause of the blast.
Bradley Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, discusses legal action filed after a Des Plaines condo explosion injured multiple residents, including children, as investigators continue working to determine the cause of the blast.
Des Plaines condo explosion victims sue gas company, condo management
Multiple people injured in a large fire and gas explosion at a condominium in Chicago’s northwest suburbs earlier this month are suing a gas company and the building’s management company, alleging negligence.
Multiple people injured in a large fire and gas explosion at a condominium in Chicago’s northwest suburbs earlier this month are suing a gas company and the building’s management company, alleging negligence.
Des Plaines condo explosion victims sue gas company, condo management
Multiple people injured in a large fire and gas explosion at a condominium in Chicago’s northwest suburbs earlier this month are suing a gas company and the building’s management company, alleging negligence.
Multiple people injured in a large fire and gas explosion at a condominium in Chicago’s northwest suburbs earlier this month are suing a gas company and the building’s management company, alleging negligence.
Des Plaines man with box cutter surrenders after vape shop standoff: police
A Des Plaines man armed with a box cutter surrendered to police after barricading himself in a vape shop on Saturday, according to police.
A Des Plaines man armed with a box cutter surrendered to police after barricading himself in a vape shop on Saturday, according to police.
7 hospitalized after reported explosion, condo fire in Des Plaines
Seven people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condo fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Seven people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condo fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Explosion sparks massive apartment fire in Des Plaines, multiple injured
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a powerful overnight explosion and fire that tore through a Des Plaines apartment building, injuring several residents and displacing families.
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a powerful overnight explosion and fire that tore through a Des Plaines apartment building, injuring several residents and displacing families.
Reported explosion, condo fire in Chicago suburb
Five people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condominium fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Five people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condominium fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
7 hospitalized after reported explosion, condo fire in Des Plaines
Seven people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condo fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Seven people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condo fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Heavy rains lead to major flooding from Des Plaines River
The Des Plaines River is flooding in some areas and impacting local businesses. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski reports.
The Des Plaines River is flooding in some areas and impacting local businesses. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski reports.
Chicago-area schools close amid winter storm: LIST
Several Chicago-area school districts announced closings Monday as a winter storm brought several inches and blizzard conditions to the region.
Several Chicago-area school districts announced closings Monday as a winter storm brought several inches and blizzard conditions to the region.
Families say abuse at Des Plaines daycare may be more widespread
Families of children allegedly abused at a Des Plaines daycare say the incidents may go beyond what authorities have revealed.
Families of children allegedly abused at a Des Plaines daycare say the incidents may go beyond what authorities have revealed.
Families speak out in Des Plaines daycare abuse case, civil lawsuit planned
Families involved in the alleged abuse at A Mother’s Touch Daycare in Des Plaines say they feel betrayed and are preparing to file a civil lawsuit against the two employees charged and the daycare. Police say video shows multiple incidents involving at least 10 children, and the families’ attorney believes there may be additional victims.
Families involved in the alleged abuse at A Mother’s Touch Daycare in Des Plaines say they feel betrayed and are preparing to file a civil lawsuit against the two employees charged and the daycare. Police say video shows multiple incidents involving at least 10 children, and the families’ attorney believes there may be additional victims.
Prosecutors release new details in suburban daycare child abuse case
One of the women accused of physically harming several children at a suburban daycare appeared in court Wednesday.
One of the women accused of physically harming several children at a suburban daycare appeared in court Wednesday.
Suburban Chicago daycare employees accused of battering 7 children, police say
Two Des Plaines daycare employees allegedly battered seven young kids, including dragging a 4-year-old boy across the floor.
Two Des Plaines daycare employees allegedly battered seven young kids, including dragging a 4-year-old boy across the floor.
Suburban Chicago daycare employees accused of battering 7 children, police say
Two Des Plaines daycare employees allegedly battered seven young kids, including dragging a 4-year-old boy across the floor.
Two Des Plaines daycare employees allegedly battered seven young kids, including dragging a 4-year-old boy across the floor.
Suburban Chicago RV fire kills 1 person, police say
One person was killed in a RV fire in north suburban Des Plaines early Sunday morning.
One person was killed in a RV fire in north suburban Des Plaines early Sunday morning.
Des Plaines man charged with possession of child sexual abuse material: officials
A Des Plaines man has been charged with possession of child pornography, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
A Des Plaines man has been charged with possession of child pornography, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.