Federoff Et Ux. v. Harrison Const. Co.

Opinion by

Rhodes, P. J.,

Plaintiffs brought an action in trespass to recover for damage to their dwelling house caused by concussion resulting from defendant’s blasting operation. The operation was extensive, and the distance from plaintiffs’ house varied from 1,550 to 3,000 feet. The locale of the properties involved is in the Borough of Canonsburg, Washington County, where defendant was engaged in constructing a plant for the Aluminum Company of America. Plaintiffs’ statement of claim set forth as grounds of defendant’s liability: (1) Absolute liability regardless of negligence; (2)…