United States Fire Insurance Co. v. Sonitrol Management Corp.

Opinion by

Judge NEY. *

In this case concerning a contract for burglar and fire alarm services, two groups of plaintiffs who had filed separate actions appeal two orders for summary judgment issued in favor of the alarm company, Sonitrol Management Corporation (Sonitrol). The two cases were consolidated in the district court. Plaintiffs contend on appeal that the district court incorrectly applied the economic loss rule and erroneously enforced a limitation of liability clause. We agree in part, reverse the judgments, and remand for further proceedings.

Plaintiffs in the first case, United…