Bridges v. Kentucky Stone Co., Inc.

YOUNG, Presiding Judge.

Charles Bridges appeals the granting of summary judgment for Kentucky Stone Company, Inc. and Koppers Company, Inc. in an action for damages arising from the explosion of a bomb at Bridges’ residence injuring him and killing his minor son. Suit was brought by Bridges against Kentucky, Koppers and William Webb contending that the companies kept and stored dynamite carelessly permitting easy access by Webb who stole the explosive, fashioned and ignited a bomb which exploded causing damage to Bridges.

The trial court held as a matter of law that the assumed negligent…