Kinnebrew v. Nelson Electric Co.

JASPER E. JONES, Judge.

Plaintiff, Talmadge Kinnebrew, a cattle raiser, appeals a judgment rejecting his-demands for damages from defendant, Nelson Electric Co., allegedly caused by defendant poisoning plaintiff’s cattle. We affirm.

Defendant is engaged in the manufacturing of marine electrical parts in Claiborne Parish. It uses in the manufacturing process toxic chemicals containing acid and copper. Defendant uses approximately 600 gallons of water per hour in the manufacturing process. The water and non-toxic materials are disposed of through a drain in the manufacturing plant which exits the…