Meyer v. 4-D Insulation Co., Inc.

*72WARREN, J.

Plaintiff brought this action in circuit court for damages to real property caused by a fire allegedly resulting from defendant’s negligence in installing insulation in direct contact with the fluepipe of a woodstove in plaintiffs residence. The trial court dismissed the action. On appeal, plaintiff assigns error to the trial court’s (1) striking plaintiffs allegation of mental distress from the third amended complaint and (2) dismissing the fourth amended complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.

In his third amended complaint,1 plaintiff sought to recover $1,200 for smoke,…