Gerdes v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

Plaintiff H. A. Gerdes and Barbara Gerdes, his wife, received personal injuries in an explosion and fire which almost completely demolished their residence. The husband brought an action to recover for personal injuries sustained by him and a separate action to recover for loss of services of his wife and for her medical, hospital and other expenses. Mrs. Gerdes brought an action to recover for personal injuries sustained by her, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerdes, together with the two companies carrying insurance on the Gerdes’ residence and furnishings, filed a fourth suit to recover for the…