Werner's Furniture, Inc. v. Commercial Union Insurance

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE GOLDBERG

delivered the opinion of the court:

Werner’s Furniture, Inc. (plaintiff) brought action against six insurance companies upon their policies seeking an accounting to determine plaintiffs loss and damage due to a fire on plaintiffs business premises. Plaintiff sought recovery for damage to the contents of the store and the signs on the building, and also for business interruption. A jury found in favor of plaintiff in the total amount of $11,016. Plaintiff appeals and defendant cross-appeals.

In this court, plaintiff urges that the damages awarded are grossly…