Yadkin Brick Co. v. Materials Recovery Co.

STILWELL, Judge:

Yadkin Brick Company, Inc. brought this action seeking damages from Eastman Chemical Company and others after contaminated material from Eastman was shipped to Yadkin’s brickyard for disposal. Yadkin appeals the trial court’s directed verdict on its claim for diminution in property value and the court’s application of an offset for settlement amounts Yadkin received from other defendants in this action. Eastman cross appeals, alleging the trial court erred in denying its motion for a directed verdict on Yadkin’s negligence cause of action. We affirm.

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