Merfeld v. Dometic Corp.

I. INTRODUCTION

This action arises from a fire that caused damage to personal property and a structure located in Independence, Iowa. Plaintiffs Mark and Debra Merfeld and Merfeld Transport, Inc., allege that the fire was caused by a defective refrigerator manufactured and sold by defendant Dometic Corporation (Dometic).

This case is currently before me on two motions. The first is Dometic's motion (Doc. No. 26) for summary judgment. Dometic's supporting brief (Doc. No. 26-5) includes, inter alia , arguments concerning the alleged spoliation of evidence. Plaintiffs filed a resistance (Doc. No.…