Overview
A 20-year-old man suffered severe burns to 25% of his body when a barbeque exploded at his parents’ cottage in Muskoka. Following surgeries and a lengthy hospitalization, a lawsuit involving the manufacture, sale, and installation of the barbeque settled before trial for more than $1.25 million.
Key Takeaways
- Settlement amount: More than $1.25 million
- Accident type: Barbeque explosion at a cottage
- Primary injury: Severe burns to 25% of the client’s body
- Additional injuries: Severe scarring, chronic pain, lack of dexterity, and post-traumatic stress disorder
- Medical treatment: Surgeries and a lengthy hospital stay
- Notable legal issue: The barbeque was installed in an inappropriate location pursuant to confusing wording on the labelling
- Resolution method: Settlement prior to trial
The Case
Our client was 20 years old when a barbeque exploded at his parents’ cottage in Muskoka, causing severe burns to 25% of his body. He underwent surgeries and spent a lengthy period in hospital following the explosion.
The injuries had lasting consequences. Our client was left with severe scarring, chronic pain, lack of dexterity, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
The barbeque had been installed in an inappropriate location pursuant to confusing wording on its labelling. This allowed propane to build to explosive levels inside the cottage. A lawsuit was brought against the parties responsible for the barbeque’s manufacture, sale, and installation.
The case was resolved before trial for more than $1.25 million.
Why It Matters
This case involved severe burn injuries with lasting physical and psychological effects. It also raised issues concerning the manufacture, sale, installation, and labelling of the barbeque involved in the explosion.
The lawsuit concluded with a settlement exceeding $1.25 million without the case proceeding to trial.