Kentucky West Virginia Gas Company v. Matny

CLAY, Commissioner.

This is an appeal from four $1,000 judgments against the defendant, Kentucky West Virginia Gas Company, based upon alleged discomfort and annoyance caused by a nuisance.

Defendant constructed a plant and pumping station in 1941, for the purpose of gathering gas and compressing it into transmission lines for delivery to consumers. Eight engines were installed for operation of the pumping plant, and it was alleged and proved that the pumping station produced vibrations which caused the ground to tremble and the plaintiffs’ homes nearby to shake and oscillate.

The petition…