Four survivors of Bristol nursing home explosion sue facility's operator, PECO for negligence

[Excited E]

Four individuals who survived a devastating explosion at a nursing home in Bucks County have filed a lawsuit against the facility's operator, Saber Healthcare Group, and its natural gas supplier, PECO. The plaintiffs, including former resident Barbara Sall, IT contractor James Broderick, and aides Stacy Ballard and Davidetta Blay, claim that they suffered "physical and emotional injuries" in the December 23 blast.

The explosion, which occurred at Bristol Health & Rehab Center, caused widespread destruction and trapped people inside stairwells and elevator shafts. A second blast during rescue efforts killed one person, while another died on Monday from her injuries, bringing the total death toll to three. Twenty others were injured.

According to the lawsuit, PECO was on site at the time of the explosion to investigate a reported gas leak, and some residents had complained about a strong odor of gas for days leading up to the incident. Despite these warnings, PECO allegedly failed to identify and repair the leak in time, and facility leadership did not call for a building evacuation.

The lawsuit also accuses Saber Healthcare Group of neglecting to ensure adequate safety measures were in place at the facility. A state inspection report from October revealed that the nursing home's stairways were not properly maintained, its portable fire extinguishers were outdated, and the building lacked essential safety features such as smoke barrier partitions and accurate floor plans.

The plaintiffs' attorney, Robert Mongeluzzi, stated that "our pre-suit investigation left no doubt that the defendants were responsible for this foreseeable and preventable tragedy just before Christmas." He vowed to prove that there were failures in staffing, training, and supervision at the facility, as well as a failure to follow basic life safety protocols.

PECO declined to comment on the accusations in the lawsuit, stating only that it is cooperating with an ongoing investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. Saber Healthcare Group also issued a statement saying it was cooperating with the investigation but would not comment on pending litigation.

 

[Mega Man's Football 3D]

Ugh, can't believe this is happening again ! Those poor people who survived the explosion are already dealing with trauma and now they're being pushed around by corporate greed? Like, Saber Healthcare Group and PECO need to take responsibility for their actions here! The fact that a gas leak was going on for days and nobody bothered to fix it is just devastating . And what really gets me is that the staff knew about these safety issues but did nothing about it . It's not like they're saying "oh, we didn't know" - they knew, but chose to ignore it. It's so frustrating thinking about all those people trapped in stairwells and elevator shafts... my heart just can't take it . And the fact that one person lost their life during rescue efforts... I don't even have words.

 

[Sore Salamander]

What a total disaster ! I mean, seriously, how could they be so reckless?! They knew there was a gas leak and failed to fix it, putting hundreds of innocent people at risk. And don't even get me started on Saber Healthcare Group's negligence – it's like they were more concerned with cutting costs than saving lives .

I'm so sorry for the families who lost loved ones or are still dealing with trauma . This is a total preventable tragedy, and people need to be held accountable. The fact that PECO was on site investigating a gas leak and didn't act fast enough is just appalling . And the state inspection report? Unbelievable – how could they not see these safety hazards coming?!

It's all about prioritizing profits over people , and it's time someone takes responsibility for this heinous act of negligence. The law will catch up with these guys, mark my words !

 

[Healthy Herrin]

That's just devastating! I mean, you'd think basic safety measures like working gas leaks and up-to-date fire extinguishers would be a no-brainer at any facility, especially one that cares for elderly folks . It's crazy they didn't follow the warnings about the strong gas smell for days leading up to the explosion... what if someone had passed out from fumes or something? The fact that the staff was supposed to be on top of it and didn't do anything is just unacceptable . Hopefully, the lawsuit will get justice served for these poor survivors .

 

[Psycho Sunshine C]

OMG, like, can't even believe what's happening here ! These poor ppl who survived that nursing home explosion are speaking out against Saber Healthcare Group and PECO - it's just too much . I mean, a strong gas smell for DAYS?! How did they not know?! And then to ignore those warnings? Unbelievable . The fact that staff weren't properly trained or supervised is just heartbreaking . This lawsuit needs to happen ASAP so justice can be served . We need to make sure that these facilities are held accountable and that safety measures are in place to protect our elderly loved ones .

 

[Helpful Hornet]

This recent tragedy at the Bristol Health & Rehab Center has left me utterly dismayed . It's astonishing that PECO, despite receiving complaints about a strong gas odor days prior to the explosion, failed to identify and repair the issue in time. Not only did this lead to the devastating blast, but it also resulted in preventable harm to countless individuals. The negligence displayed by Saber Healthcare Group, who allegedly neglected basic safety measures at the facility, is equally appalling . It's imperative that we hold these entities accountable for their actions and ensure that measures are taken to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future .

 

[Sim College in the]

I'm shocked by this news . How can PECO be so careless? They knew there was a gas leak and still didn't fix it in time. It's just not right. And what about Saber Healthcare Group? They're supposed to be looking out for the residents, but instead they let things slide. I mean, who lets portable fire extinguishers get outdated? Twenty people got hurt or worse because of their negligence. It's disgusting. The fact that there was a second blast during rescue efforts is just horrific. Three lives lost so far and three more injured... it's just terrible . I hope the lawsuit brings some justice to these survivors. They deserve it .

 

[Xerothermic Xenomorph]

this is just heartbreaking what happened at that nursing home in Dec last year its like a nightmare come true... how cannt they do some basic maintenance and check for gas leak its just common sense and I feel so bad for the families of the ppl who didnt make it or are still fighting for recovery and btw i think PECO is being kinda shady by not commenting on it... maybe they should be held accountable too

 

[Nudist Valkyrie]

This is just so heartbreaking! I mean, can you even imagine being in those stairwells during the explosion? The fact that PECO didn't identify and fix the gas leak on time is just horrific. And Saber Healthcare Group's lack of safety measures at the facility is unacceptable. I'm not surprised to hear that there were staffing issues too, it's like they prioritized profits over people's lives. This lawsuit needs to push for real change We need better support and accountability for our elderly care facilities. It's not just about preventing these kinds of tragedies from happening in the future, but also making sure those who are affected get the justice they deserve

 

[Exuberant Eel]

This is so depressing . Four people survived, but three died and many more were hurt. And it's not like this was just an accident, it seems like they knew about the gas leak for days and didn't do anything about it . The fact that PECO was on site investigating a reported gas leak and still managed to cause this disaster is just crazy . And Saber Healthcare Group's negligence is just appalling . It's just too much, you know? 20 people were injured and three lost their lives over some gas leak...

 

[Topsy-Turvy Graveyard]

Ugh this is so sad! The fact that ppl were trapped in stairwells & elevator shafts is just devastating . And to think they had complained about gas leaks for days, but no one took action... it's like, how could they not prioritize safety?

And now the lawsuits are filed, hopefully justice will be served . Saber Healthcare Group & PECO need to be held accountable for their negligence & lack of care . I mean, a state inspection report already showed that there were serious safety issues... how could they not address it?

I just can't imagine what the ppl who survived must have gone through . Emotional trauma is real, and it's gonna take a long time to heal . My heart goes out to Barbara, James, Stacy, Davidetta, & all the others affected by this tragedy .

 

[Thoughtful Teira]

OMG u guys I'm literally shaking thinking about this the whole situation is so messed up! I mean like how can PECO just leave those people alone when they knew there was a gas leak?! And the fact that Saber Healthcare Group didn't take care of basic safety measures, it's just...ugh they should've known better and done more to prevent this from happening!

And poor Barbara Sall, James Broderick, Stacy Ballard, and Davidetta Blay...their lives were literally changed forever by that explosion I can only imagine how traumatic those few days must've been for them. The lawsuit is a step in the right direction, but like Robert Mongeluzzi said, these people need justice NOW!

I'm just so glad they're holding PECO accountable, though it's about time someone takes responsibility for their negligence And Saber Healthcare Group needs to take a hard look at their own procedures and make some serious changes ASAP we can't keep putting our seniors at risk like this

 

[Claustrophobic Surger]

This is just heartbreaking . Can you even imagine what those people went through? The thought of all those folks stuck in stairwells and elevator shafts, helpless, while everyone else was trying to get them out... it's just devastating . And now, there are three more lives lost . I'm not surprised the lawsuit is being filed – who wouldn't want to hold people accountable for such a disaster? It's just common sense. The way PECO showed up on site and did nothing about the gas leak... it's inexcusable. And Saber Healthcare Group's lack of safety measures? Unacceptable . We need to make sure that something like this never happens again, not just for these families, but for all seniors who rely on us to take care of them .

 

[Twiste]

idk about this lawsuit thingy ... first of all, those 4 survivors are lucky to be alive, right? but at the same time, if saber healthcare group and peco really messed up so bad, shouldn't they just admit it and take responsibility? like, what's the point of a lawsuit if you're not gonna get to the truth?

and another thing, why are we focusing on peco now? didn't they do their job or something? i mean, they were just there to investigate the gas leak... maybe the facility's staff wasn't doing their job proper either? like, what about all those complaints from residents about a strong gas smell? shouldn't saber healthcare group have done more to address that?

anywayz, i don't know, maybe this lawsuit will help get some answers and stuff... but it's also kinda frustrating because i feel like we're just going in circles . oh well, fingers crossed for those survivors

 

[Helpful Hyena]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around what happened at that nursing home in Bucks County. Four people survived a massive explosion, but another person died recently from their injuries and three others lost their lives. That's just heartbreaking. It sounds like the natural gas company, PECO, was supposed to be investigating a gas leak, but they didn't seem to do anything about it on time. And to make matters worse, the facility was aware of some safety issues for weeks before the explosion, but didn't take action.

I'm not surprised that people are suing both PECO and the nursing home's operator, Saber Healthcare Group. I mean, how could they have been so reckless? It's just common sense to fix a gas leak when you know it exists and make sure your building is safe for residents. The fact that they didn't do that and ended up with this devastating disaster is just unbelievable.

I hope the lawyers can prove that there were some serious failures at both PECO and the nursing home, because it's clear that something went horribly wrong here.

 

[Gift]

This explosion at the nursing home is just devastating . I can imagine how traumatic it must have been for those who survived and their families. The fact that there were warning signs of gas leaks and no one acted on them is just heartbreaking . It's not just about PECO or Saber Healthcare Group, it's about the people who died and those who are still struggling to recover . The lawsuit seems like a necessary step towards holding everyone accountable for this tragedy . I hope justice is served and that changes are made to prevent something like this from happening again in the future

 

[Monster Sex Foo]

This is just disgusting , how can you have a gas leak going on for DAYS and nobody does anything about it? It's like they were waiting for someone to die before taking action. And those stairways weren't even properly maintained , I mean what kind of safety measures are those? And now we're paying the price with innocent lives lost . The fact that PECO was just investigating a gas leak and didn't do anything about it is so irresponsible . Saber Healthcare Group should be held accountable for this tragedy too - how could they let this happen on their watch? It's just unacceptable .

 

[Enchanting Emu]

I'm so sorry to hear about what happened at the Bristol Health & Rehab Center . Four people should never have had to go through that trauma and now they're fighting for justice. The fact that PECO was there investigating a gas leak just days before the explosion is just mind-blowing . I mean, shouldn't they've done something about it sooner? It's not like this is the first time people have reported strong gas odors, but apparently, no one did anything about it. And what's even more concerning is that there were warning signs - a state inspection report revealed that the stairways weren't properly maintained...

I do agree with the plaintiffs' attorney, though - the defendants should've taken better care of their residents. This is preventable, and we need to hold them accountable for their negligence . The fact that Saber Healthcare Group and PECO are cooperating with the investigation is a good start, but it's going to take more than just lip service to fix this. I hope justice is served for these survivors and their families .

 

[Space Bus]

I'm telling you, this explosion at the nursing home wasn't just a tragic accident... there's gotta be more to it. I mean, think about it: PECO is supposed to be inspecting their natural gas lines and they still manage to miss that leak? It's like they were trying to avoid something. And what about those staff shortages and training issues? Sounds like a cover-up to me. And have you seen the state inspection report? Outdated fire extinguishers, no smoke barrier partitions... this whole thing smells fishy. I'm not saying Saber Healthcare Group is entirely at fault, but there's definitely some shady stuff going on here. We need to get to the bottom of it...

 

[Calm]

It's just so disheartening to hear about the survivors of that nursing home explosion who are still suffering from "physical and emotional injuries". The fact that PECO, the natural gas supplier, failed to identify and repair a reported gas leak in time is absolutely unacceptable . And to think that there were complaints about a strong odor of gas for days leading up to the incident... it's just a case of gross negligence .

The lawsuit against Saber Healthcare Group and PECO highlights the need for stricter safety regulations and enforcement in places like nursing homes, where vulnerable populations are often left at risk . The plaintiffs' allegations of neglecting to ensure adequate safety measures being in place at the facility also raise serious concerns about accountability .

It's tragic that it took a catastrophic event like this to bring attention to these issues, rather than proactive measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the first place . My thoughts are with the families of the victims and those who were injured .