Judge dismisses suit against Hutchinson

A judge has dismissed the $7.5 million lawsuit filed by mobile home park owners against the city of Hutchinson over fatal gas explosions.

Bob and Sue Kinder had sued the city through their company, Rednik Inc., which owns the Big Chief Mobile Home Park. The park closed in January 2001, after natural gas explosions killed two residents.

The Reno County District Court ruled Friday that notice of the suit was improperly served, the city had no duty to inspect for natural gas leaking, and the city was immune from suit.