Veltman v. Detroit Edison Co.

Defendant Detroit Edison Company appeals from a jury verdict in favor of both the individual plaintiffs and their subrogated insurer. Defen*687dant further appeals from an additur granted to the insurer in a posttrial evidentiary hearing. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for a new trial.

BASIC FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Plaintiffs Gary and Debra Veltman (plaintiffs) lost their home in Highland Township after strong winds caused a power line to start a fire. Although the fire department responded to the fire, it did not suppress the fire until defendant sent a crew to shut off the…