Gudewicz v. Matt’s Catering, Inc

Defendant Matt’s Catering, Inc., appeals as of right from an order denying its motion for costs and attorney fees pursuant to MCR 2.405. We reverse and remand.

Plaintiff Carol Gudewicz was burned when a coffee urn fell during a party catered by defendant at a hall owned by VFW Post 1494. This lawsuit followed. On November 6, 1989, the case was mediated at $10,000 in favor of plaintiffs and against defendant. The case was also mediated at $4,000 in favor of plaintiffs and against the vfw post. All parties rejected the mediation awards, and trial was set for February 5, 1990.

On January 5, 1990,…