Bagnowski v. Preway, Inc.

Robert Bagnowski, a homeowner, appeals a judgment on the verdict in favor of Preway, Inc., a heating unit manufacturer, and David Zach, the former homeowner who installed one of Preway’s units. Bagnowski’s suit alleged that Preway had negligently designed, and Zach had negligently installed, a chimney that caused severe fire damage to his home.

Bagnowski asserts that the trial court improperly instructed the jury on the standard of conduct by which Zach should be judged. Bagnowski also claims that the trial court abused its discretion when it ordered an eight-week adjournment before the last…