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Landlord Sued Over Failure to Rectify Rental Property Electrical Issues

May 30, 2014

On March 24, 2012, nine people, including seven children, died in a horrible house fire in Charleston. Three wrongful death lawsuits have been filed since.

The three lawsuits have been filed on behalf of Alexander Seals and his two young children, all of whom were killed in the blaze. The complaints allege that their landlord, Delores Shamblen, neglected to fix persistent electrical issues in the home. According to the suits, she did not properly install, maintain or inspect any smoke alarms in the residence, despite being told about the problems.

Fire investigators were unable to pinpoint the cause of the inferno, but they did state that the house did not have enough operational smoke detectors for its size. They also traced the origin of the fire to a home entertainment center and discovered, thanks to a tracking dog trained to detect ignition sources, the remains of a candle-holder.

The plaintiffs are suing for punitive damages and compensation for all injuries, as well as for funeral and burial expenses.

The funeral and burial expenses in this case could be overwhelming. How will surviving family members be able to pay them? A lawsuit loan from a litigation funding company may be one source of financial support. Pre-settlement funding is sent directly to qualified plaintiffs; the cash allows them to pay important bills right away and keep current with monthly financial obligations.

To qualify for litigation funding, the plaintiff needs to be represented by an attorney. The plaintiff can then fill out an online application form for a lawsuit loan or call and complete an application over the phone. Obtaining litigation funding is a user-friendly process, allowing plaintiffs the dignity and peace of support when they need it most. Applicants are usually pleased to know that, in applying for pre-settlement funding, they do not need to deal with any insurance companies attempting to reduce or deny their claims.

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