A Florida woman accused of trying to murder her husband to get her hands on his workers’ compensation settlement by attacking his olfactory system with strong perfume, household cleaning solutions and scented candles was found not guilty Feb. 12.
The decision only took 10 minutes of deliberation before the jury returned the verdict.
Tensions escalated in the Taylor household after David Taylor picked up a $100,000 workers’ compensation settlement for a neurological disorder and respiratory problems he developed from exposure to toxic mold.
Upon receiving his settlement Taylor deposited the money in an account that his wife didn’t have access to.
Because he suffers from extreme chemical sensitivity he believes she tried to take his life when she lit some scented candles and proceeded to douse herself and her daughter with perfume, and spray Lysol and bug killer throughout the house.
The Assistant State Attorney in November reduced the felony aggravated battery account to a misdemeanor when she determined that none of the sprays actually touched Taylor, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Lynda Taylor has since filed for divorce, and David Taylor is pursuing $15,000 civil claim against her because of the smelly incident.
Adjuster / Examiner Claims Examiner Santa Ana Unified School District Santa Ana, CA
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