Family Files $100 Million Lawsuit Following Fatal Hyperbaric Chamber Explosion
The family of a 5-year-old boy who died in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber explosion at the Oxford Center in Troy has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the facility and its employees. The suit alleges negligence and unsafe conditions leading to the tragic incident. An expert has pointed to static electricity as a potential cause of the explosion, and former employees have testified that safety warnings were ignored. Legal proceedings have commenced, with multiple individuals charged in connection to the case, prompting concerns and discussions among state lawmakers regarding the regulation of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
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