Applegate v. Portland Gas & Coke Co.

This is an action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by reason of having inhaled illuminating gas which it is alleged the defendant carelessly and negligently permitted to escape as a result of a loose connection between service pipe and gas meter. The meter was installed by defendant in the basement of an apartment house leased by the plaintiff, directly under the room in which the latter slept.

It is alleged in the complaint:

“That the defendant carelessly and negligently failed and neglected to keep its said meter and the connections thereof in proper condition and repair and…