8 died in nursing home fire in Nashville...no sprinklers had been installed

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Jun 7, 2001
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Apparently, it's up to states to enforce putting in sprinklers and, in this case, it wasn't necessary unless the company completely renovated the building.

So...as a result of saving a few bucks, 8 people are dead and, one can assume, lawsuits will follow.