Norton v. Phillips Petroleum Co.

As a result of the explosion of inflammable gas, caused by the negligence of defendants, one Lina Garnsey was severely burned and died. Her administratrix sues to recover damages: (1) for the decedent’s injuries, pain and suffering prior to her death, pursuant to sections 119 and 120 of the Decedent Estate Law; and (2) for the death of the decedent, pursuant to section 130 of the Decedent Estate Law. The jury rendered a verdict of $10,000 on the first cause of action and $423.65 on the second cause of action. Defendants appealed from the judgment but subsequently paid $423.65 in partial…