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Trostel v. Reading Steel Products Corp.

Superior Court of Pennsylvania

Decided April 14, 1943No. Appeals, 6-8PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Per Curiam,

Actions of trespass to recover damages alleged to have been caused by the negligent use of an acetylene torch in the cutting of a steel I-beam directly beneath the plaintiff, Trostel’s, dental offices. The corporate plaintiffs are insurance companies which, having paid Dr. 'Trostel under policies insuring him against loss by fire, brought actions against defendant for reimbursement under the subrogation clause in the policies.

The facts may be stated as follows: The plaintiff, Trostel; has his dental offices on the second floor of the Hays Building on West Market Street, York,…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Shafer v. Lacock, Hawthorn & Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1895
  2. Durning v. HymanSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1926
  3. Knox v. SimmermanSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1930
  4. Pope v. Reading CompanySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1931
  5. Ashby v. Philadelphia Electric Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1937

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3Cited by12 opinions

  1. Dillon v. William S. Scull Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1948
  2. Commonwealth v. Montour Transport Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1950
  3. John Rooff & Sons, Inc. v. WinterbottomSupreme Court of Iowa · 1957
  4. Aquadro v. Crandall-McKenzie & Henderson, Inc.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1956
  5. Hunter v. Hotel Sylvania Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1943

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