Airbnb Denies Liability For Carbon Monoxide Injuries At Rental Property

( January 15, 2026, 12:25 PM EST) -- SAN FRANCISCO — Airbnb Inc. has filed an answer in California federal court denying all claims brought by a family that alleges they were poisoned by carbon monoxide (CO) during a stay at a property they rented through the online platform. Airbnb also asserts affirmative defenses, contending that the family is not entitled to punitive damages because the complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted....