Massachusetts Superior Court September 15, 1999, No. 9401515 (McBarron v. Arena)

Toomey, J.

Introduction

This case involves a release of gasoline from the defendants’ gas station in the late 1970’s. Plaintiffs allege that the release, which defendants do not contest, has resulted in damage to their property and personal injury to themselves. The plaintiffs have lived across the street from the defendants’ gasoline station since 1971.