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3 more Gabriel House residents sue Fall River assisted living home after deadly fire
Three more residents are suing Gabriel House, the assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts where 10 people died in a fire last month.
What to know about owner of Fall River assisted living facility that caught fire
Court records show that Dennis Etzkorn has a history of legal issues involving management and financial practices at Gabriel House.
3 residents hurt in Fall River Gabriel House assisted living fire file lawsuit
Three survivors of the deadly Fall River assisted living fire have filed lawsuits, alleging negligence by the facility, its owner and a fire alarm company.
Residents sue Gabriel House after deadly fire, saying they neglected to keep them safe
Three more residents are suing Gabriel House, the assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts where 10 people died in a fire last month. They're also suing owner Dennis Etzkorn and Fire Systems,
Gabriel House owner issues statement in wake of fatal fire at Fall River assisted living
The owner of Gabriel House assisted living facility -- the site of a tragic fire July 13 -- issued a statement Friday. Here's what he had to say:
Gabriel House owner speaks out in new statement after deadly fire at assisted-living facility
Etzkorn said that the Garbiel House is working on returning possessions to displaced residents and determining a method to prevent a similar tragedy from occurring in the future.
Who is Dennis Etzkorn? What to know about owner of Gabriel House, site of Fall River fire
Dennis Etzkorn holds all offices for the corporation Gabriel Care, Inc., which is listed under the address 261 Oliver St. on the Fall River assessor's database.
Lawsuit claims Fall River assisted living facility was ‘death trap’ before fatal fire
A trio of residents who lived at the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Fall River when a fire broke out and killed 10 people filed suit on Friday against the facility’s owner and the third-party company responsible for inspecting its fire systems.
3 sue Gabriel House, alarm company over deadly fire
Three survivors of last month’s deadly fire at Gabriel House are suing the Fall River assisted living facility, claiming negligence led to a blaze that killed 10 residents and injured dozens more.
Lawsuit says Gabriel House fire system wasn't working in deadly Fall River fire
The suit, filed Thursday in Bristol County Superior Court, accused Gabriel House of "negligence" for an extensive list of alleged problems. Safety system components such a fire panel, pump and sprinklers were not operational during the fire,
Firm sues Gabriel House, local company on behalf of survivors of deadly fire in Fall River
A national law firm is suing Gabriel House Assisted Living Residence in Fall River on behalf of three residents who claim they were injured in a deadly fire that killed 10 people in July.

Lawsuits and luxury homes: Who is Gabriel House's Dennis Etzkorn?

On the surface, Dennis Etzkorn appears to be an accomplished business owner. He has ownership in a portfolio of companies and ...
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Gabriel House a 'death trap,' says national law firm; sprinkler company named as defendant

Morgan & Morgan sues Gabriel House assisted living's owner, Dennis Etzkorn, and Fire Systems, Inc. for alleged negligence in ...
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Gabriel House owner focusing on helping fire victims’ families

It's now been two weeks since a deadly fire at the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Fall River, and we're hearing ...
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Owner of Gabriel House in Fall River, Massachusetts had legal ...

Dennis Etzkorn, owner of Gabriel House, right, visits the site in the aftermath of a fire alongside Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon, left, Monday, July 14, 2025 in Fall River, Mass. Michael ...
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Who owns Gabriel House in Fall River? What to know about Dennis Etzkorn

Dennis Etzkorn holds all offices for the corporation Gabriel Care, Inc., which is listed under the address 261 Oliver St. on the Fall River assessor's database.