SMITH, J., August 18, 1978.
These are class actions instituted under Pa.R.C.P. 1701-1716, which became effective September 1, 1977. The event generating the litigation occurred September 30, 1977, a leak of chlorine gas from a water treatment facility of defendant, City of Philadelphia. Plaintiffs in each action, alleging themselves to have suffered injury by inhalation of the escaping gas, brought these actions on behalf of all persons so injured. Plaintiffs...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.