Wivagg v. Duquesne Light Co.

LOUIK, J.,

This matter is before the court en banc on defendant’s motion for judgment n.o.v. and plaintiffs’ motion for new trial.

Plaintiffs brought this action against the Duquesne Light Company to recover economic loss and property damage to their printing business and the building in which it was located. Plaintiffs claim that the fire which destroyed the building and its contents was proximately caused by (1) negligent installation and maintenance of electrical wires and equipment immediately outside and leading into the printing shop; and (2) breaches of defendant’s implied warranties of…