Taylor v. Michigan Power Co.

This is an action for damages under the wrongful death act. MCLA 600.2922; MSA 27A.2922. It arose out of an explosion and fire on October 29, 1967. Plaintiff’s decedents, Mr. and Mrs. Kaluz, who resided in a second-story apartment located in the Bureau Building, Marquette, Michigan, died in the fire.

At the close of a jury trial, $50,000 was awarded for each death. Defendant’s motion for a new trial challenging the sufficiency of the evidence and alleging trial error was denied. Defendant appeals this decision. We affirm.

Plaintiffs theory and proofs at trial were that the explosion and fire…