Compressed Gas Corporation, Inc., Cross-Appellant v. United States Steel Corporation and Jack B. Kelley, Inc., Defendants- Cross-Appellees

KEITH, Circuit Judge.

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Defendants United States Steel Corporation (“USS”) and Jack Kelley appeal, and plaintiff Compressed Gas Corporation (“CGC”) cross-appeals, the jury verdict for plaintiff in this diversity action resulting from the explosion of a steel cylinder. The “3T” cylinder, manufactured by defendant USS and leased by defendant Jack B. Kelley, Inc., (“Kelley”) ruptured while being filled with natural gas apparently containing certain contaminants. The explosion killed two persons, injured four others, and caused property damage. The personal injury and wrongful death claims were…