Legal Opinion
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Salida Gas Service Co.
Colorado Court of Appeals
Decided December 21, 1989No. 88CA1289PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Judge METZGER.
Defendant, Salida Gas Service Company, appeals the judgment finding it negligent for a gas explosion which destroyed the house of the subrogor of plaintiff, United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company (U.S.F. & G.). We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with directions.
In 1983, the Browns purchased a house in Crested Butte. In 1984, they hired Rick Lambert to remodel the property. During remodeling, Lambert moved the propane gas meter from a protected place on the porch to the north side of the house. Crested Butte Plumbing Company then connected the piping from…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- People v. District Court, Second Judicial DistrictSupreme Court of Colorado · 1986
- Metropolitan Gas Repair Service, Inc. v. KulikSupreme Court of Colorado · 1980
- Blueflame Gas, Inc. v. Van HooseSupreme Court of Colorado · 1984
- Holmes v. GambleSupreme Court of Colorado · 1982
- Greenemeier Ex Rel. Redington v. SpencerSupreme Court of Colorado · 1986
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3Cited by16 opinions
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- Smith v. Zufelt Ex Rel. ZufeltSupreme Court of Colorado · 1994
- Halliburton v. Public Service Co.Colorado Court of Appeals · 1990
- People v. SmithSupreme Court of Colorado · 1999
- Gutierrez v. BusseyColorado Court of Appeals · 1992
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