Cissel v. Western Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Appellant Gary Cissel initiated this action by filing a complaint in the Sixth Judicial District, Park County, before the Honorable Jack D. Shanstrom. The complaint alleged the respondent, Western Plumbing and Heating, Inc. (herein Western), negligently installed a water closet valve in a home being constructed by him resulting in damage to the home which rendered it worthless. Western answered the complaint by asserting the damages complained of by Mr. Cissel were caused by negligence on his part.

The parties presented the case to a jury on the complaint and answer. The jury returned special…