FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — The family of a man who died in a Fort Myers Beach home is taking legal action against multiple companies involved in the property's construction and maintenance.
Watch as Fort Myers Beach Community Correspondent Anvar Ruziev provides the latest update on the deadly incident:
Nearly a year after two men died from what investigators determined was a gas leak from a disconnected fuel pump, Michael Dewitt's estate has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
The legal action targets the builder, HVAC company, and contractor associated with the home on Palermo Circle.
According to the lawsuit, a gas-powered pool heater was installed in the garage without proper ventilation. The family claims toxic fumes were then circulated into the living space by a faulty HVAC system.
The lawsuit further alleges that Michael Dewitt might have survived if the required carbon monoxide detectors had been installed in the home.
Previous Coverage:
Faulty, unpermitted pool equipment determined as cause of deadly gas leak in Fort Myers Beach home
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