$300,000
Wrongful Death
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Case Details
Richie Kilmer, a 21-year-old college student, died from carbon monoxide poisoning due to old rusty vent pipes that the gas company had allegedly inspected and passed.
Additional Notes
Jury awarded $300,000.00 to Richie's parents, believed to be the largest wrongful death verdict in the history of the 40th Judicial Circuit at the time. The verdict was upheld on appeal.