Pottash v. Merchants & Business Men's Mutual Fire Ins.

Gold, P. J.,

Plaintiffs, Harry and Ralph Pottash, commenced suit on three separate fire insurance policies, each of which contained extended coverage protection against direct loss by explosion. Plaintiffs’ claim is for damages to their apartment house, which they allege was caused by an explosion. The cases were consolidated and tried before President Judge Joseph E. Gold and a jury for approximately three weeks, commencing February 8, 1961. The jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiffs in the amount of $20,000 against defendants collectively. Defendants each filed motions for judgment…