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While Doe, 51, was taking a shower in her basement apartment, a licensed plumber was working in the utility room located behind the shower. The plumber allegedly over-pressurized a hot water boiler, which caused the system to explode. Hot water blasted through the shower wall, spraying Doe. She suffered burns to her calf, necessitating treatment at a burn center. She now has residual scarring.

Doe sued the plumber, alleging failure to notify residents that work was being performed on the boiler.

The parties settled for $195,000.

Citation: Doe v. Roe Plumber, Confidential Dkt. No. (Mass. Confidential Ct. June 16, 2023).

Plaintiff counsel: Paul Zerola, Weston, Mass.

Plaintiff expert: R. Craig Williams, engineering, Dover, N.H.