Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc. v. Tindall

DAVIS, Commissioner.

An explosion, or explosions, followed by fire substantially damaged a newly built residence and caused personal injuries to some occupants of the house. A verdict of $23,261.57 went against Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc., based on Columbia’s claimed negligence in failing to properly inspect the gas lines serving the premises.

Columbia appeals, presenting three “basic propositions”: First, the evidence was not sufficient to support the finding that Columbia was negligent, and indeed was insufficient to show that the explosion was caused by natural gas; second, the trial…