Ind. man sues NIPSCO after wife killed in blast

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By The Associated Press

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

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A Fort Wayne man whose wife was fatally injured in a natural gas explosion at their home is suing the gas company, saying neighbors reported fumes before the blast.

Michael Betancourt's 55-year-old wife, Janice, died in April, a month after suffering severe burns over 75 percent of her body. The lawsuit filed in Allen County court says she died from blood poisoning as a result of her injuries.

Investigators attributed the fire to a natural gas leak.

Court documents say Northern Indiana Public Service Co. employees repaired a leaking gas pipe on the couple's property after the explosion without documenting the pipe's damage.

A message was left seeking comment from a NIPSCO spokesman.

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Information from: The Journal Gazette, http://www.journalgazette.net

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