The relatives of three Baltimore firefighters killed in a vacant house collapse in January plan to sue the city and the state of Maryland.
In a letter of intent filed Wednesday, Miller and Stern Lawyers claim that the deadly fire and collapse on Stricker Street in January were the result of the "negligence" of the city and state, WJZ reported.
On Jan. 24, crews responded to Stricker Street for a row house fire. A partial building collapse trapped firefighters.
Lt. Paul Butrim, firefighter/paramedic Kelsey Sadler, and EMT/firefighter Kenny Lacayo were killed, while EMT/firefighter John McMaster was hospitalized with serious injuries.
McMaster is included in the negligence suit, court records show.
In its notice, the defendants may allege negligence by the plaintiffs for failing to demolish or safely secure the vacant building, the mismanagement of money and violations of constitutional protections.
Personal injury, wrongful death and survivor claims exceed $10,000,000, according to the document.
