Singleton Schreiber Partner Paul Starita was recently featured in a SiliconValley.com article titled “Fremont resident sues apartment complex after deadly fire”, highlighting a lawsuit filed following a tragic apartment fire in Fremont, California.
The article covers the lawsuit brought by Haolin Zhang, a resident of the Waterstone Apartments, who was trapped on his balcony with his dog and had to be rescued by emergency responders during the early-morning blaze on April 6. The fire claimed the lives of two women, injured two others, and left dozens displaced. The suit alleges the apartment complex was unsafe and improperly managed, contributing to the severity of the incident.
In the article, Paul Starita, who is representing Zhang, emphasized the lasting impact the fire could have on residents’ physical and emotional health:
“When you inhale that and that goes into your lungs, it’s not like you’re eating it. There’s no place for that stuff to go. There are known carcinogens that you are inhaling… That impacts him, and I think that’s going to impact everyone in that apartment building. Whether they realize it initially or not, they’re going to be dealing with that for a while, and maybe forever.”
Singleton Schreiber remains committed to advocating for victims of negligence and unsafe living conditions. This case highlights the serious consequences of property management failures and the importance of enforcing safety standards to protect residents.
