Coster v. Piekarski

OPINION

EASTAUGH, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

A bailor alleged the loss of valuable jewelry she concealed with the bailee's permission in the bailee's home. Was it error to grant summary judgment to the bailee whose affidavit stated that his home had been burglarized and that he had taken steps to secure the home? We conclude that it was, because there are genuine, material fact disputes about whether the burglary caused the loss. We therefore reverse and remand.

II,. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Carolyn Coster sued Andrew Pickarski alleging negligent bailment. Coster testified in a deposition that…