TiCourtney McMullen, Ind. and as Next Friend of Minor Children vs. Red Bird Trails Apartments, Bridgeway Capital, LLC, Urban Custom Plumbing LLC et al

Case Background

On February 22, 2017, Plaintiff TiCourtney McMullen filed a Carbon Monoxide Poisoning lawsuit in the Texas State, District Court of Dallas County (Case number: CC-17-00945-A). Judge D'Metria Benson presided over the case.

Cause

On May 5, 2015, TiCourtney McMullen and her minor children lived at Red Bird Trails Apartments in Dallas, Texas. The apartment complex was owned and managed by Red Bird Trails Apartments and Bridgeway Capital, LLC. These companies were responsible for property management, maintenance, repair, and overall safety, including the HVAC and air systems. The property managers hired BCJ Professional Mechanical Services or Urban Custom Plumbing, or possibly both, to repair the boiler room. Due to negligent repairs and maintenance, carbon monoxide leaked from the boiler room into nearby apartments, including the McMullens' unit. The defendants failed to perform repairs that would prevent carbon monoxide from entering adjacent apartments. They also did not warn residents about the maintenance work or the danger of carbon monoxide exposure. Additionally, the defendants failed to supervise the repair work properly or hire competent staff for the boiler system's repairs. The petition alleged that the defendants knew or should have known that the maintenance services were necessary for residents' safety. The McMullens and other residents relied on the defendants to perform these services safely. However, the defendants' poor performance of the maintenance services increased the risk of harm to residents.

Injuries

As a direct result of the carbon monoxide leak, TiCourtney McMullen and her children suffered carbon monoxide poisoning. This led to injuries throughout their bodies. The petition did not detail the specific nature of the injuries. Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause symptoms ranging from mild to severe.

Damages

The plaintiffs sought damages, including:

• Physical pain and suffering (past and future)
• Mental anguish (past and future)
• Physical impairment (past and future)