Case |
Romero v. Chaisson et al, |
Attorney |
Glenn Goodier of Jones Walker, et al, 201 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70170, tel 504-582-8000, fax 504-582-8010 |
Representing |
Defendant |
Testimony |
Report and Deposition - Flammable contact adhesive ignited while countertop work was being placed in galley of a shrimp boat. Butane pilot light was burning in close proximity to the flammable adhesive and was cause of ignition. |
Outcome |
Settlement. |
Case |
Continental Insurance Co. V. Scherer, Inc., Fall River MA, CA#A-96-00656 |
Attorney |
Christopher S. Williams of Griffin & Goulka, 92 Montvale Ave Stoneham, MA, 02180, tel 781-279-9858, fax 617-423-5755 |
Representing |
Defendant |
Testimony |
Trial - Fumes from a fingernail polish in an 8-ounce container did not migrate a long distance to a flaming candle. Careless misuse of the flammable solvent was cause for loss of house, no personal damage. Video demonstrating evaporation rate and non-ignition of the bottle of the finernail polish adjacent to a candle was persuasive evidence. |
Outcome |
Jury decision within 30 minutes in favor of defendant |
Case |
Wilson v. St. Paul Fire Insurance, Dist. Ct., Yuma Cty, CO, 90CV16 |
Attorney |
Ann Wilson at Wilcox, Ogden & Cox, 1120 Lincoln St. #1306, Denver, CO 80203, tel 303-861-5501, fax 303-861-4933 |
Representing |
Plaintiff |
Testimony |
Trial - Evidence from fire in a grocery store did not prove arson. Store supplied many campers and had liquid and gaseous fuels on the shelves. Cause of the fire was unknown. |
Outcome |
Jury verdict in favor of plaintiff, insurance company paid claim for damages. |