Andresen v. Progress Energy, Inc.

JACKSON, Judge.

Kenneth P. Andresen (“Andresen”) and Margueritte C. Andresen (collectively, “plaintiffs”) appeal the 6 May 2009 order granting summary judgment to Progress Energy, Inc.; Carolina Power & Light Company; and Carolina Power & Light Company D/B/A Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. (“defendants”). For the reasons stated herein, we affirm.

On 4 January 2008, plaintiffs arrived at their vacation home on Bald Head Island to find “something unusual” with their electrical system. When they flipped the light switches, the light bulbs were a dim amber color and then glowed intensely. According…