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Richmond residents file class action lawsuit against property owner over massive fire

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The lawsuit alleges the fire caused “severe emotional distress” and that class members feared for their health and safety as chemicals, fumes, debris and asbestos were released from the fire. KaraKenney6

Tushawn Craig, Marquetta Stokes, and Limitless Pallets all own property that was part of the evacuation zone of the April 11 fire, records show.

On April 20, they filed a class action lawsuit against the property owners, Seth Smith and Cornerstone Trading Group. As WRTV Investigates reported, the city cited Smith and Cornerstone Trading following a 2019 inspection that found fire hazards. The lawsuit alleges Smith and Cornerstone Trading were negligent by failing to address “ultra-hazardous conditions” within the facility.“Numerous potential plaintiffs experienced adverse health events including, but not limited to inhalation of noxious gasses and smoke, breathing complications, headaches, dizziness, skin rashes, and chest pain resulting in the need for medical care and causing great physical, emotion, and psychological pain and suffering,” read the lawsuit filed April 20.

WRTV Investigates stopped by Seth Smith’s home address in Union County on April 12, but we couldn’t get far because of a no trespassing sign.WRTV Investigates Kara Kenney also stopped by an attorney listed for Smith, Ronald Moore of Richmond.WRTV Investigates reached out to both Smith and Moore on Friday about the class action lawsuit and we are still waiting to hear back.The city’s Unsafe Building Commission issued an order requiring the owner to remediate the properties.

 

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