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Minnesota Family Blames Poor Construction, Not Tornado, for Death

Midwest News • January 13, 2009
The family of a 10-year-old girl who died in a 2006 tornado in Rogers is blaming a homebuilder for the girl's death. In a wrongful death lawsuit in Hennepin County District Court, the family of ...

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Subject: As reported in the news:

Posted On: January 13, 2009, 2:48 pm CST
Posted By: Long Shot
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"At issue are anchor bolts embedded in concrete blocks -- bolts that might not have been spaced closely enough together or deep enough to firmly secure the base of the house's walls."

"The property was not constructed ... in compliance with applicable building laws, codes, ordinances, regulations or in accordance with industry standards," the suit says.

It is noted that this is the only house in this particular neighborhood that was moved off its foundation and it is the only one in the neighborhood built by Monarch Homes.

However, given how fickle a tornado can be, I think they will have a tough time winning this one.
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Case settled out of court Long Shot
Jan 23, 2009, 11:39 am
What's this world coming to Herewe Goagain
Jan 23, 2009, 11:05 am
Ya right... johnny o.
Jan 16, 2009, 5:05 pm
As reported in the news: Long Shot
Jan 13, 2009, 2:48 pm
Here's your sign Ha!
Jan 13, 2009, 1:41 pm
RE: Getting Rediculous with Lawsuits Safety guy
Jan 13, 2009, 12:58 pm
what a joke Compman
Jan 13, 2009, 12:32 pm
RE: Thank goodness Mary
Jan 13, 2009, 12:19 pm
Thank goodness GOD
Jan 13, 2009, 12:17 pm
Getting Rediculous with Lawsuits Hannah Katz
Jan 13, 2009, 10:59 am
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