Oregon Mutual Insurance Company v. E.P.M. Group, Inc., dba Earl's Roofing Construction, et al.
Published: Dec. 12, 1998 | Result Date: Sep. 28, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC168278 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Will Jay Pirkey
(Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney)
Mark E. Lowary
(Berman, Berman, Berman, Schneider & Lowary LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Phillip K. Spooner
(technical)
Rick Harris
(technical)
Defendant
Ernest R. Orchard
(technical)
Jimmy Hill
(technical)
Larry Rhorer
(technical)
Facts
On Dec. 14, 1995, defendant roofer used a torch to heat and apply roofing material to a partial re-roof for leaks. A fire started 18-20 hours after roofers had left. The plaintiff insurance company brought this subrogation action against the defendant seeking indemnity.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $150,000. The defendant made an offer of $25,000.
Specials in Evidence
$251,529.74
Damages
The plaintiff insurance company claimed that the fire led the total destruction of single family residence subrogation.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately _____ years and _____ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/ arbitration /mediation was held on ____/____/19____ before _______________ (name) of ____________ (affiliation) resulting in ___________ .
Deliberation
three hours
Poll
11-1
Length
six days
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