100 Burlingame businesses file lawsuit against gas station, operator over gas leak

"I lost several thousand dollars this was not a one-day impact. This was an 11 to 12 days' worth of impact, and we are still feeling it. - John Kevranian, owner of Nuts for Candy and past president of the Broadway Burlingame Business Improvement District, describing the extended financial consequences of the power outages and road closures."

"Our customers weren't able to get to us. Our product was sitting on our shelves without power. - Michel Mallie, owner of Maverick Jack's, explaining how the road closures and power outages prevented customer access and caused inventory losses."

"We've had zero contact from those responsible. They're right across the street as you can see. No phone calls. We're supposed to be neighbors. - Michel Mallie expressing frustration over the lack of communication and accountability from the gas station owners despite their close proximity."

A gasoline leak from A&A Gas & Mart in Burlingame contaminated underground electrical vaults in early January, causing extended power outages and road closures lasting 11-12 days. Nearly 100 small businesses along the Broadway Corridor, including restaurants and retail stores, filed a class action lawsuit against A&A Gas & Mart and Mash Petroleum seeking damages. Business owners reported significant financial losses due to customer inability to access their locations and spoiled inventory. The gas station had approximately two dozen underground tank violations on record. Owners expressed frustration over lack of communication from the responsible parties despite their proximity to the affected businesses.

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