MARTIN ET UX v. Reynolds Metals Co.

This is an action of trespass. The plaintiffs allege that during the period from August 22,1951 to January 1,1956 the defendant, in the operation of its aluminum reduction plant near Troutdale, Oregon caused certain fluoride compounds in the form of gases and particulates to become airborne and settle upon the plaintiffs’ land rendering it unfit for raising livestock during that *88period. Plaintiffs allege that their cattle were poisoned by ingesting the fluorides which contaminate the forage and water on their land. They sought damages in the amount of $450,000 for the loss of use of their…