Affiliated FM Ins. Co. v. Dependable Warehousing & Distribution, Inc.

FEDERICO A. MORENO, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

I. Background

This case arises out of a bailment contract between Plaintiff Camerican and Defendant Dependable Warehouse & Distribution, Inc. Camerican is a food importer that hired Defendant, a cold-storage facility operator, to store Camerican's imported frozen vegetables. In August 2014, Defendant's refrigeration units allegedly failed and 6,975 cases of Camerican's vegetables were rendered a total loss as a result. Camerican allegedly submitted a claim to *1331Defendant for its losses, and in response, Defendant's owner and corporate…