Linford Lounge, Inc. v. Michigan Basic Property Insurance

This is an appeal from a summary judgment on an appraisal award of $47,000. The trial court also awarded plaintiff interest from the date of filing its complaint. Defendant appeals as of right.

On April 26, 1975, a fire occurred at plaintiffs building, which was insured by defendant insurance company. Two days later, on April 28, 1975, Joseph Cohen, on behalf of Linford Lounge, Inc., contracted with Mr. Harry Kramer, a licensed public adjuster, to adjust plaintiffs claim. Mr. Kramer’s fee was to be 1% of the amount paid by defendant on the claim. As an adjuster, Mr. Kramer visited the building…