Public Service Indiana, Inc. v. Nichols

YOUNG, Presiding Judge.

Public Service Indiana, Inc. appeals a jury verdict in favor of Melvin and Alice Nichols. On appeal, PSI contends that:

1) the Jackson Circuit Court improperly determined that it and not the Public Service Commission had subject matter jurisdiction over the action;

2) the doctrine of strict liability may not be applied against a utility company for injuries resulting from the sale of electricity;

3) the trial court erred in refusing to give a jury instruction based on Indiana "statutes;

4) the trial court erred in giving an instruction concerning the adequacy of PSI's…