"The lawsuit said the defendants 'failed to comply with basic safety standards,' and the family's attorney said there was evidence of and warnings about the need for safeguards."
"Documents show they were warned and failed to implement simple changes for the safety of their guests. There must be accountability for these types of owner decisions."
"The Gardner family stayed in rooms adjacent to a mechanical control room from where it said the carbon monoxide emitted, the lawsuit said."
The family of Brett Gardner filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Costa Rican resort where their son Miller died from carbon monoxide poisoning. The lawsuit claims the resort failed to meet safety standards and that there were prior warnings about necessary safeguards. The family experienced serious illness during their stay, and the lawsuit alleges that carbon monoxide emissions resulted from improper placement of a gas water heater. They seek damages for wrongful death, gross negligence, and emotional distress, while an investigation continues in Costa Rica.
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