ST. LOUIS — Relatives are suing a number of companies, citing alleged failure to keep equipment safe for use by the general public.
Nathaniel Favignano and Nicole Favignano, as sole survivors of decedent Tonya Gonzales-Suarez, filed a complaint in the St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court against Loy-Lange Box Co., Kickham Boiler & Engineering Inc., Arise Inc., Chicago Boiler Co., Clayton Industries and Aquacomp Water Treatment Services LLC, alleging that the defendants failed their duty to the public, in general, to properly inspect, maintain and repair working premises and associated equipment.
According to the complaint, the plaintiffs allege that on April 3, Gonzales-Suarez was at Faultless Linen Co. when a semiclosed receiver associated with a steam boiler system from the defendants exploded, launched into the air and crashed through the roof of Faultless Linen, where it struck the decedent.
The plaintiffs hold the defendants responsible because they allegedly failed to properly maintain, inspect and repair the semiclosed receiver and associated boilers and equipment, failed to properly test the semiclosed receiver and associated boilers and equipment, and failed to have appropriate safety protocols and procedures in place.
The plaintiffs request a trial by jury and seek judgment for a fair and reasonable amount in excess of $25,000 for damages, costs incurred and other relief the court deems just. They are represented by J. Brad Wilmoth of J. Brad Wilmoth in Kirkwood.
St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court case number 1722-CC10845