Wrongful death lawsuits ensued after fire claimed lives of six individuals

Wrongful death lawsuits were filed after a number of victims perished in a fire that started at the Bohemian Bed and Breakfast in New Ulm, Minnesota. Despite the impact of this situation, the lawsuits that ensued after the deadly fire have been settled, according to a local CBS affiliate.

The fire killed six people on July 2, 2011 when it spread due to burning candles allegedly left unattended on a front porch. The victims of the fire include the inn's owner, her two daughters – 15-year-old Abby Gayle Wood and 3-year-old Savannah McCrea – and three guests of the bed and breakfast. Four other guests of the inn managed to escape the blaze unharmed.

Four wrongful death lawsuits and one injury claim were filed against the bed and breakfast. A Brown County judge has determined to approve a request for keeping the settlement amounts and details confidential, according to the Associated Press.

Overall, the fire was ruled accidental. However, it was reported that the house hadn't been recently inspected and was not licensed for guests. Nonetheless, fire officials are unable to determine if an inspection would have saved the lives of the six individuals who perished.

Businesses need to track regular fire inspections at their facilities

When it comes to avoiding the devastation suffered by the families of the victims, businesses need to ensure that regular inspections are performed at their sites and that all employees and customers know where emergency exits are located.

Arizona-based companies that need assistance with wrongful death or injury lawsuits should contact a Phoenix business lawyer.

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