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M. PIERRE EQUIPMENT v. GRIFFITH CONSUMERS

No. 01-CV-1476, 02-CV-303 and 02-CV-304.

831 A.2d 1036 (2003)

M. PIERRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., Appellant/Cross-Appellee, v. GRIFFITH CONSUMERS COMPANY, Appellee/Cross-Appellant.

District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

Decided September 18, 2003.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John M. Quinn, with whom Scott M. Hartinger, Olney, MD, was on the brief, for appellant.

Robert W. Ludwig, Washington, DC, with whom Edwin Y. Szeto, was on the brief, for appellee.

Before FARRELL and REID, Associate Judges, and NEWMAN, Senior Judge.

REID, Associate Judge:

This case involves an action for contribution by a settling tortfeasor against a non-settling tortfeasor relating to a home basement oil spill. A jury trial resulted in a finding of liability against the non-settling tortfeasor and a jury verdict of $600,000 as a reasonable amount with respect to the settlement with the homeowners. Appellee/cross-appellant Griffith Consumers Company ("Griffith"), the settling tortfeasor, was awarded the pro...

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