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Merrick v. Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided November 23, 1988PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMercure, J.

Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court (Doran, J.), entered November 3, 1987 in Albany County, which denied defendant’s motion for a protective order.

This action, brought to recover for damage to plaintiffs’ dwelling and personal property and for additional living expenses, emanates from an explosion and fire which occurred at plaintiffs’ residence on July 17, 1984. It is alleged that a natural gas explosion occurred as a result of a leak in the supply equipment owned and maintained by defendant. On the day of the explosion, G. Robert Schumacher, defendant’s employee, went to the scene to…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Koump v. SmithNew York Court of Appeals · 1969
  2. Mold Maintenance Service v. General Accident Fire & Life Assurance Corp.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1977
  3. Vandenburgh v. Columbia Memorial HospitalAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1982
  4. Viruet v. City of New YorkAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1983
  5. Frybergh v. KouffmanAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1986

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3Cited by10 opinions

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  3. Pinkans v. HulettAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1989
  4. McKie v. TaylorAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1989
  5. Apple Bank for Savings v. Noah's Route 110, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1994

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