Family of Gabriel House Fire Victim Outraged by 5 Investigates Revelation on Sprinkler Failure

Family of Gabriel House fire victim outraged by 5 Investigates revelation on sprinkler failure

First wrongful death suit has been filed since ten people died in the Fall River assisted living residence last month.

Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Gabriel House owner, alarm company

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — The family of a 69-year-old woman who died in a fire that tore through the Gabriel House last month is suing the Fall River assisted living facility. Margaret Duddy was one of 10 residents who perished in the July 13 fire, which also injured dozens of others. Her son, retired Dighton officer James Duddy, filed the wrongful death lawsuit Thursday in Bristol County Superior Court on her behalf. The lawsuit accuses the as…

Report: Gabriel House equipped with recalled sprinkler system at time of fire

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The sprinkler system in the Gabriel House assisted living facility had sprinklers that were recalled decades ago, but were never replaced according to our Boston affiliate, WCVB. Sources told WCVB that the sprinkler in the room where the fire started never released any water into the room. The recall involved sprinklers made by Central Sprinkler Company. There were two recalls, in 1998 and in 2001, but it’s unclear whi…