the case of camin laboratories

Apparently, Camin Laboratories had a bit of trouble keeping up after itself. The letter below details one company's trouble with chemical leaks from the labs. I have no information how or if the dispute regarding the seeping substances was resolved, but one thing is certain, it's a problem no more. These premises are no longer occupied. The abandoned structure is right at home in the wasteland of a neighborhood that surrounds it. Maybe Camin just gave in to the local economy - after the laboratories were closed, the building appears to have had a second life as a chop shop.

January 12, 1950

Gentlemen:

Our client, _____ , has consulted us about that which is the subject of this letter.

As you know our client occupies space in the same building where you are located on the floor immediately below your premises. For some time past, chemicals have been seeping through the floor of your premises into the premises occupied by our client, which situation has in the past resulted in substantial damage to our client.

On numerous occasions, according to our client, complaints about the foregoing have been made to you. You have been repeatedly requested to take all necessary steps to remedy this situation, and although you have promised to correct the condition, to date you have done nothing about it.

Demand is hereby made upon you that you immediately take whatever steps are necessary to prevent the seepage of chemicals or any other matter into the premises of our client. Demand is also hereby made upon you for the payment of the damages sustained by our client to date which we are told amounts to the sum of approximately $_____.

We would appreciate hearing from you in response to this letter within the next five days.

Very truly yours,
_____