Zero Wholesale Gas Co., Inc. v. Stroud

Supplemental Opinion on Petition for Rehearing delivered October 9, 1978

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

On petition for rehearing, appellant asserts that we erred in holding that the evidence was sufficient to show that the delivery of propane gas is an ultrahazardous activity. We should clarify the opinion in that respect. Harry Burns, Director named by the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, testified that propane gas is an inherently dangerous, highly flammable product that requires skill in handling. He also testified that the likelihood of injury or damages is greatly reduced if the utmost care is…