Life Safety Negligence? Jayrinne Sequeida Carbon Monoxide Exposure.

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Chicago, IL NEWS – Carbon monoxide exposure at an apartment early Monday morning, January 13, 2025, is being investigated as potential cause of death after a young girl was tragically lost.

As reported by ABC7Chicago.com, “Chicago police said they first responded to the call at 5:17 a.m. at a three-story building in the 3000-block of West Gunnison Street in Albany Park. A 10-year-old girl was found unresponsive on the third floor.”  The young girls was “exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide, sources told ABC7.”

CBSNews.com is reporting, “Chicago police said the 10-year-old, identified as Jayrinne Sequeida, was found in the apartment…after fire crews responded for a hazmat with high carbon monoxide readings of 300 parts per million.”

According to the report, “[t]he girl suffered cardiac arrest, according to sources. She was taken to Swedish Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. A 12-year-old was also inside the apartment and was taken to the hospital in serious condition.”

The cause of the carbon monoxide exposure is still under investigation.

Potential Legal Claims for Family of Jayrinne Sequeida?

Our Legal Take

As authorities continue their investigation, premises liability attorneys with The Murray Law Firm question whether a lack of life safety measures at the complex may have contributed to this incident.

• What life safety measures, such as working detectors, emergency exits, and a resident warning plan, were in place and operational at the time of the incident?
• When was the last inspection performed on the property?
• Were any life safety measures added after any previous inspections?
• Was the property owner aware of any inadequate life safety measures present prior to this incident?
• After learning of any prior warnings, did the property owner take measures to properly notify and war existing residents?

As details of this fire continue to emerge, The Murray Law Firm suggests that it is possible that the apartment owner failed to undertake proper safety measures to protect those residents and guests legally on the premises. Under certain State law, the owner and management company of an apartment complex have a duty to protect those on the property and to keep the premises safe. If the owner or manager fails in this duty, they may be held civilly liable for any injuries or wrongful deaths that occur as a consequence.  Should the apartment complex be found at fault, the family of Jayrinne Sequeida may elect to hold the owner and management company civilly liable for their loss and suffering.

As insurance companies and unscrupulous property owners are often concerned with limiting their financial exposure in these incidents, it is crucial that the family of Jayrinne Sequeida retain an experienced premises liability firm as soon as possible to ensure all evidence, such as a faulty fire alarm or a poor evacuation plan, is preserved and the families best interests are protected. The Murray Law Firm has extensive experience in premises liability and apartment negligence cases, such as this, and we offer our legal expertise, if needed.

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