Baughman v. American Telephone & Telegraph Co.

Chandler, Justice:

These actions were originally commenced by 271 plaintiffs claiming personal injury, property damage, and nuisance caused by pollution from a refinery operated by Respondent AT&T Nassau Metals Corporation (Nassau). Presently, 187 plaintiffs (Plaintiffs) remain in the case. They appeal orders granting Nassau’s motions for partial summary judgment and denying their motion to set aside prior partial summary judgments.

We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

The actions were commenced on July 11, 1985. Simultaneously with service of…