RIZZUTO v. GETTY PETROLEUM CORP.


289 A.D.2d 217 (2001)

736 N.Y.S.2d 233

JOSEPH P. RIZZUTO et al., Respondents, v. GETTY PETROLEUM CORP. et al., Appellants.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.

Decided December 3, 2001.


Ordered that the judgment is affirmed, with costs.

An underground petroleum storage tank owned by the appellants leaked onto the respondents' properties. The appellants admitted to liability, and the respondents were awarded damages in the principal sum of $509,000 for the diminution in value of their properties.

Contrary to the appellants' contention, the damages awarded to the respondents did not deviate materially from what would be reasonable compensation...

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