Susich v. Michigan Consolidated Gas Co.

This is an action in tort brought by the plaintiff as administrator of the estate of Nicholas Susich, deceased, to recover damages for pain and suffering resulting from injuries received in a fire which occurred on Christmas night, 1937, in the deceased’s home. The material facts are not in dispute. The fire was discovered about midnight a few hours after deceased had retired. The fireman and police found the deceased overcome and removed him to the fresh air. At that time he was still alive. His eyes were open and he was bleeding at the mouth. After artificial respiration was attempted he…