Cucciolillo v. East Ohio Gas Co.

Plaintiff-appellant, Michael Cucciolillo, is appealing the August 24, 1979 judgment of the court of common pleas which overruled his motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or in the alternative for a new trial.

Plaintiff filed a complaint against defendant-appellee, the East Ohio Gas Company, alleging that a gas explosion occurred at his residence on October 2, 1973 which completely destroyed his house and caused him to suffer severe bodily injuries and that such explosion was proximately caused by the negligence of defendant. The jury returned a verdict for defendant.

Plaintiffs…