Duluth Steam Cooperative Ass'n v. Ringsred

OPINION

NORTON, Judge.

Appellant contends the district court erred in granting summary judgment for respondent on his claim for damages arising out of an underground explosion and steam leak. Appellant’s claim against respondent tortfea-sor is distinct from other claims he subrogat-ed to his casualty insurer. We reverse and remand for trial.

FACTS

Respondent Duluth Steam Cooperative Association (Co-op) owns and maintains a system of steam pipes beneath the streets of downtown Duluth. Appellant Eric Ringsred owns property along Superior Street in Duluth. On May 31, 1985, a steam explosion occurred…