Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services / Gwinnett Daily Post
58 residents of Gwinnett, Georgia, were displaced after a fire. 5 of the tenants have filed a lawsuit against the property owner for negligence. The plaintiffs are seeking financial compensation for personal injuries, medical, and incident expenses along with compensation for the pain and suffering that was caused by the event.
Although no one was injured, many of the tenants lost valuable items. Two of the residents lost documentation regarding their U.S. citizenship. One resident claims that renter’s insurance only covers roughly $13,000 or 15% of her total loss. She also claims that she is still experiencing feelings of anxiety every time she hears fire trucks or smells something smoky.