Lichten v. Brooklyn Union Gas Co.

Plaintiff wife, a tenant of defendant Sokoloff, owner of a multiple dwelling, was injured by reason of an alleged explosion of the gas range in the kitchen of her apartment. The complaint alleges joint control and management by defendants of gas pipes, gas lines and gas conduits connecting with the gas range. Plaintiff and her husband seek damages sustained by reason of alleged negligence of the defendants. Defendant Sokoloff served a cross complaint against defendant Brooklyn Union Gas Company demanding that if plaintiffs recover a judgment against him, he recover against the gas company. He…