RM Co. v. Golden Supermarket, et al.
Published: Dec. 10, 1994 | Result Date: Aug. 29, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: VC013717 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Norwalk
Attorneys
Experts
Defendant
William A. Keener
(technical)
Robert W. Armstrong II
(Demler, Armstrong & Rowland LLP)
(technical)
Facts
On May 3, 1992, Golden Supermarket burned down. Golden Supermarket filed a claim. Plaintiff RM Company was assigned the cleanup. RM Company then sued Defendants Golden Supermarket and adjuster for cleanup costs. Cross-defendant C.I.G.A. served as replacement insurer. C.I.G.A. denied all claims due to alleged arson by the market's owner. Golden Supermarket cross-complained against C.I.G.A for policy limits and cleanup costs. The market owner was not charged criminally.
Settlement Discussions
Cross-defendant contends that they made no offers and that Cross-complainant demanded $180,000 plus indemnity on the $41,000 judgment.
Damages
Policy limits of $180,000 for contents of the store and loss of business; $41,000 for cleanup costs.
Other Information
This case was bifurcated, tried on the cross-complaint only. Plaintiff RM Company settled with Defendant adjuster for $10,000 and stipulated to a $41,000 judgment with Golden Supermarket.
Deliberation
1/2 hour
Poll
10-2
Length
5 days
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