$100 million lawsuit filed against Oxford Center in hyperbaric explosion that killed 5-year-old boy

A $100 million lawsuit has been filed against the Oxford Center and several individuals following a hyperbaric chamber explosion on January 31, 2025, in Troy, Michigan, which resulted in the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper and injuries to his mother. The defendants include the manufacturer Sechrist Industries, the facility's operator, and specific personnel charged with second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and falsifying medical records. The lawsuit alleges negligence, citing a lack of fire risk warnings and emergency protocols, and demands accountability and damages from the responsible parties.