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Former Allen Benedict residents still feel effects of Columbia’s negligence
Three years after a fatal gas leak forced them from their homes, former Allen Benedict Court residents say they are still looking for safe and permanent housing options.
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Months later, questions still loom over Allen Benedict
Multiple lawsuits related to the events at Allen Benedict Court in January as the Columbia Housing Authority continues to work through changes in leadership.
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In wake of Allen Benedict debacle, what’s next for public housing in Columbia?
The abrupt closure of a public housing complex in Columbia has led to lawsuits and no clear answers about who was responsible for the terrible conditions at Allen Benedict.
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For lack of a $20 monitor, a crisis in public housing erupts
Public safety officials and researchers are emphasizing the importance of carbon monoxide awareness after two men died from carbon monoxide poisoning at Allen Benedict Court.
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“It was hell:” Allen Benedict resident details life before, after gas leaks
A displaced Allen Benedict Court resident recounts how the complex’s shutdown continues to affect her life.
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