Property Damage-Fire

Court/Case No: Kent County Circuit Court/10-00584-ND

Tried/Argued Before: Judge

Demand: $50,000.00

Verdict: Dismissed

Name of Judge(s): Hon. Mark A. Trusock

Keys to the Case:

Plaintiff claimed damages to contents as a result of a fire that was alleged to have been negligently caused by Defendant. One year prior to the fire, the Plaintiff filed for bankruptcy and, in that proceeding, failed to schedule the various items of property that he claimed were damaged/destroyed by the fire. The doctrine of judicial estoppel barred Plaintiff’s claim for damages.

Defense SW attorney(s) Involved in Case:

• Henry S. Emrich