LeChow v. Reese

By Judge William T. Newman, Jr.

This motion presents the question of whether evidence of insurance and subrogation may be allowed at trial. For the reasons set forth below, the Court holds that evidence of insurance and subrogation may not be mentioned by counsel during trial nor may evidence of insurance be admitted.

I. Background

Defendant Matthew Reese leased an apartment from the Plaintiff Karl LeChow. On May 18,2001, Defendant is accused of negligently causing a fire in the apartment, which caused substantial property damage.

The Plaintiff was insured under a policy issued by SAFECO…