Wirth v. Reynolds Metals Co.

Judith Rogers, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order of summary judgment entered upon a finding that appellants, Randy and Mary Wirth, had faffed to offer proof of proximate causation to support their claim of negligence1 against appellee, Reynolds Metal Company. Adthough appellants contend that the trial court erred in its decision, we affirm.

In May of 1994, appellants drilled a water well to service a new home they were in the process of building in rural Sebastian County. Appellants and their four children moved into the home on December 31, 1994. The family consumed an average of 12,000…