Arnoldt v. Ashland Oil, Inc.

WORKMAN, Justice:

Ashland Oil, Inc. (“Ashland”) appeals from a $10.3 million judgment returned against it by a Circuit Court of Kanawha County jury on multiple assignments of error. The underlying case was initiated by four plaintiffs 1 based on their allegations that air emissions from an Ashland refinery located in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, interfered with the use and enjoyment of their property. Having reviewed the numerous assignments of error in conjunction with the record, we reverse and remand the decision of the circuit court.

The trial which forms the basis of this appeal was limited to…