Allstate Insurance v. Winnebago County Fair Ass'n

The plaintiffs in these consolidated actions seek to recover damages for loss of personal property from the defendant, Winnebago County Fair Association, Incorporated. The losses occurred as a result of a fire in the building occupied by the defendant in which the plaintiffs’ property had been placed for storage. Recovery was sought based upon the theories of breach of contract, negligence and res ipsa loquitur. Plaintiffs admitted that prior to placing their property in the possession of the defendant they signed a “Storage Rental Agreement” prepared by the defendant. Part of that agreement…