The family of a man who died in an apartment building fire on Elm Street is suing the landlord of the property, accusing him of causing the man’s death though negligence. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise,
Saranac Lake resident Michael Simmons died in a fire at his apartment at 11 Elm St. on Feb. 25. The building is owned by Bob Decker. Decker has denied the allegations of negligence and has asked through his legal counsel for the case to be dismissed.