Fire Accident
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Case Details
A student living in an off-campus dorm owned by the University of Texas fell victim to a fatal fire that took the life of his roommate and left him severely burned on more than 45 percent of his body. The University’s Housing Corporation faced repercussions due to failed safety features. A jury reached a verdict in favor of the victim.
Additional Notes
Fatal fire took the life of roommate; student severely burned on more than 45 percent of his body; University’s Housing Corporation faced repercussions due to failed safety features; jury verdict after eight-day trial; exact terms of settlement private but victim justly compensated.