Friedman v. Lundberg

CROCKETT, Justice.

Mrs. Virginia Friedman sued Mountain Fuel Supply (Gas Co.), Wheeler and Tempest Excavation Contractors, and Lund-berg Plumbing Co. for injuries resulting to her from an explosion in the basement of her home while she was sitting in her living room.

A jury awarded plaintiff a verdict against defendant Gas Co., but exculpated the other two defendants through whom the Gas Co. had installed the gas main in the street and the service connections to plaintiff’s home. The judgment has become final as to them and this appeal is taken by the Gas Co. only.

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