Cotton v. Henger

DIXON, Chief Justice.

On June 21, 1946 a gas explosion occurred in the basement of the Baker Hotel in Dallas, Texas, killing and injuring a number of persons. The explosion took place in an area where construction work had been in progress for about ten months involving extensive repairs, alterations, and additions to the Hotel’s- storerooms, kitchen, refrigerators, and other facilities. There is evidence that the explosion was caused by a leaky gas line installed in connection with the construction work.

Following the explosion 20 suits for damages involving 83 plaintiffs were filed against…