1Jun/080
Family files lawsuit after fatal fire
MASON CITY, Iowa - The family members of a Mason City woman who was killed in a 2007 house fire have filed a Iowa wrongful death lawsuit against the man who shared her home.
According to Cerro Gordo County court records the lawsuit was filed against Ron Larsen on May 19. Young's son, Scottie Lear, as well as Lear's wife and daughter are plaintiffs case.
The lawsuit contends that Larsens unattended burning cigarette that caused the fire that led to his mother's death. A fire marshal's report concluded burning embers from a cigarette ignited the fire last year.
Young was credited with saving the lives of Jennifer and Becky Lear, who were sleeping when the fire was discovered. Larsen was not home at the time of the fire.