If it was in Dickens, you wouldn't believe it.

[pyat]

93 year old freezes to death in own home because the utility company put a "limiter" on his furnace without contacting him.

That's pretty much a 19th century handwringer drama play right there.

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[tigerwolfvix.livejournal.com]

I have to say...the worst part was this line: "The city has begun questioning whether its rules and procedures for limiting or cutting off power need a major overhaul."

Oh gee...someone finally DIED because they don't give a crap. Maybe they should re-think that plan? But what about Mr. Company President's third summer home? It only has two gold plated pools!*



*summer home and/or pool may not exist...I'm just tired and mad

[rowyn]

The worst part is that it wasn't even a private utility company. If it had been a private utility company, instead of one operated by the city, state law would've prohibited that action. So screwed up. ;_;