Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co. v. American Protection Insurance Co.

Plaintiff, Schulze and Burch Biscuit Company, brought suit in the circuit court of Cook County against defendant, American Protection Insurance Company, based upon a fire insurance policy. Plaintiff alleged damages due to direct loss of a large oven and to business interruption. The parties filed cross motions for judgment on the pleadings. The trial court found for plaintiff and entered a money judgment accordingly. Defendant appeals from that order. .

We affirm the trial court as to the decision on the judgment and reverse and remand on the determination of prejudgment interest.

Plaintiff…