Displayed below are twenty or more clients we have recently helped. The sample includes industrial, retail, restaurants and service industries and is representative of our diverse experience. Although these samples are mostly large claims, that is not our only criteria for undertaking your representation. We are also interested in claims that have interesting or special issues.
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CLIENT: Woodland Villa Apartments (Westland, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2015
INSURANCE COMPANY: Philadelphia Insurance Co.
TYPES OF CLAIMS: Fire destroyed 22,000 sf of a large apartment complex. Claims included the structure, loss of rents, code requirements, landscape, and other claims.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Richard Blumenstein (248) 646-9600
Justin Dunkel (248) 646-9600
CLIENT: MJCFDS, LLC (Hamtramck, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2014
INSURANCE COMPANY: Hastings Mutual Insurance Co.
TYPES OF CLAIMS: Fire destroyed a 9200 sf commercial building that was leased to a long term national tenant. Claims included building, law and ordinance and loss of rents.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jacob Bacall (248) 538-7500
Eddie Bacall (248) 538-7500
CLIENT: JOHNSON LAW, PLLC (Detroit, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Water Damage
YEAR: 2014
INSURANCE COMPANY: Hartford Insurance Co.
TYPES OF CLAIMS: Significant water damage to tenant improvements, personal property, client files and electronics in a law office in a historic Detroit office building.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Ven Johnson, Esq. (313) 324-8300
CLIENT: Lariat Lanes (Bangor, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Collapse
YEAR: 2014
INSURANCE COMPANY: Conifer Insurance Co.
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
Snow caused the collapse of an eight lane bowling facility. The claims included the bowling lanes and equipment, electronic equipment, kitchen equipment and loss of income.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Mr. Richard Hensley (269) 350-0645
CLIENT: Just Julie’s Inc. (Flushing, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2014
INSURANCE COMPANY: Michigan Millers
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
This property is a 2000 sq. ft. retail women’s wear shop. The claims included the building structure, merchandise, fabricating supplies, office equipment, trade fixtures, code improvements and loss of business income.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Mr. Dave Kunc (810) 730-5855
CLIENT: Law Offices of Howard Linden (Southfield, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Various
YEAR: 2012, 2013
INSURANCE COMPANY: Secura
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
These several engagements included representing property owners who are “Protected Persons” under the law. The damages stem from vandalism and water. Our office was Engaged by the Personal Representative of each individual
CONTACT INFORMATION: Howard Linden, Attorney (248) 358-4545
CLIENT: M & T Jarbou, Inc. (Taylor, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2013
INSURANCE COMPANY: Secura
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
Fire destroyed an 8,000 sq. ft. shopping mall. The claims included the building structure, refrigeration equipment, cooking equipment and loss of business income.
CONTACT INFORMATION: William J. Yochim, Attorney (248) 341-1270
CLIENT: David Brown Funeral Home
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2012
INSURANCE COMPANY: Federated Insurance.
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
This is a 12,000 sq. ft. property including 5 chapels, offices, mortuary facilities, and a 2,000 sq. ft. residence. The claims included the building structure, morticians equipment, sound equipment, data processing equipment and products. In Appraisal (dispute resolution), Associated achieved an award of damages for the Insured that was 40% greater than the amount offered by Federated Insurance.
CLIENT: Cathay House (Lincoln Park, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2012
INSURANCE COMPANY: Auto-Owners
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
This representation involved a fire at a Chinese restaurant, which damaged the kitchen and the dining room. The claims included cooking equipment, dining equipment, air handling equipment and the building structure.
The Insured disputed the level of damages and the matter went to Appraisal (dispute resolution). The amount awarded to the business owner was nearly two times the amount offered by Auto-Owners.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Jason Liss, Esq. (248) 553-2000
CLIENT: Jamie Deen (Toledo, Ohio)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2012
INSURANCE COMPANY: Farmers Insurance
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
Fire destroyed four apartments that were recently rehabbed. The claim included the building structure and loss of income.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Mr. Jamie Deen (419) 283-7592
CLIENT: Central Concrete (Flushing, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2012
INSURANCE COMPANY: Frankenmuth
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
Fire destroyed a 6,400 s.f. cement mixing facility, including the structure, conveyors, industrial electrical systems, mechanical systems, computer controls, mixers and supplies.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Larry Adkins (810) 730-9333
- Aaron Adkins (810) 549-3339
CLIENT: Clinton Home Center (DeWitt, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2012
INSURANCE COMPANY: Citizens Hanover
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
Fire destroyed the 9,000 s.f. showroom and warehouse, including inventory, trade fixtures, offices and equipment of this distributor of floor coverings. The claims included the structure, personal property, business income and extra expense.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Gregory Penix (517) 402-2043
CLIENT: DOTTY’S INVESTMENTS, INC. and DWBP, INC. (Clio, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2012
INSURANCE COMPANY: Auto-Owners and Hastings Mutual
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
Fire destroyed a 19,000 s.f. structure, trade fixtures and inventory of a pet supply business. The claims also included loss of business income, loss of rents and extra expenses.
Claims are ongoing.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Del McCord (810) 240-1631
- Bonnie McCord (989) 305-2451
CLIENT: LIONS, TIGERS AND BEERS (LTB, INC.) (Wyandotte, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2012
INSURANCE COMPANY: Cincinnati Insurance
TYPES OF CLAIMS: Fire completely destroyed a 6,500 s.f. restaurant and partially destroyed an additional 10,000 s.f. structure, cooking equipment, dining equipment, sound equipment, electronic data processing equipment and inventory.
Claims are ongoing.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Edward Sollars (248) 506-5648
CLIENT: BAVARIAN INN MOTEL (Hillsdale, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2012
INSURANCE COMPANY: Auto-Owners Insurance
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
This property was a 19 room motel with a resident manager’s building, a reception building and restaurant. The property was totally destroyed. Claims included the structure, personal property, loss of income, code improvements, electronic data equipment and residents’ property. In dispute resolution, Associated obtained an award of damages more than double amount paid by Auto-Owners
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Mr. Satish Patel, owner (517) 610-1677
CLIENT: CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (Lansing, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2010
INSURANCE COMPANY: Secura Insurance
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
A fire at a business machine sales and service facility. A 19,000 s.f. building was heavily damaged along with new and used business machines, repair parts, equipment and furniture. The Insured also suffered loss of rents and loss of business income.
Secura denied the claim and a Federal court trial was held.
Associated appeared as a witness for the Insured. The jury awarded nearly all damages in Associated’s testimony.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Mr. John Nash, owner (517) 694-3900
- Michael J. Black, attorney (248) 458-0600
CLIENT: SIMPLE FOODS, INC. (St. Clair Shores, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2010
INSURANCE COMPANY: Auto-Owners Insurance
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
This bakery and retail store consisted of extensive leasehold improvements, baking and refrigerating equipment, inventory and trade fixtures. The Insured also suffered a loss of business income.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Sue Muer or John Buda (586) 909-4243
CLIENT: SAUK TRAIL BAR & GRILLE (Union, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2010
INSURANCE COMPANY: Auto-Owners Insurance
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
Fire damaged the restaurant structure, cooking equipment, trade fixtures and inventory. The Insured also suffered a loss of business income.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- George F. Curran III, attorney at Kotz Sangster Wysocki, PC, (313) 259-8723
CLIENT: LABELLE MANAGEMENT (Laporte, Indiana)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2010
INSURANCE COMPANY: Cincinnati Special Risks
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
A fire destroyed this 6200 s.f. Ponderosa Restaurant resulting in claims for the structure and restaurant fixtures and demolition.
The amount of damage was disputed by the Insurer and was resolved in Appraisal (dispute resolution) at an amount six figures greater than offered by the Insurer.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Tom Binder (989) 772-2902
CLIENT: CLELAND’S OUTDOOR WORLD (Swanton, Ohio)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2010
INSURANCE COMPANY: West Bend
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
A fire destroyed this 7500 s.f. structure including an indoor gun firing range, resulting in claims for the store fixtures, office equipment, valuable records, newly acquired property, computers, business income, loss of rents, fine arts, ordinance and law, inventory of merchandise and extra expenses,.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Theresa Cleland (419) 865-4713
- Deidre A. Liedel (419) 882-0081
CLIENT: JOHNNIE’S GRILL (Belleville, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2009
INSURANCE COMPANY: North Point
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
Destruction of the Restaurant Structure of 7,500 s.f., Restaurant and Bar Equipment and Supplies, Loss of Business Income and other claims.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Mike Nuculaj, Owner (586) 530-4078
CLIENT: ROCHESTER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER (Rochester, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2009
INSURANCE COMPANY: Frankenmuth
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
A medical building of 5,600 s.f., Medical Equipment, Office Equipment, Valuable Papers, Loss of Rents, Loss of Business Income, Electronic Data Processing Equipment and Extra Expenses.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Dr. Dhillon (248) 853-9097 (office)
CLIENT: NORTHEND COLLISION (Oak Park, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2009
INSURANCE COMPANY: State Auto
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
An industrial building of 24,000 s.f., Paint Booth Equipment, Auto Repair Equipment, Office Equipment, Valuable Papers, Loss of Rents, Loss of Business Income, Data Recovery Expenses, Code Improvements, Electronic Data Processing Equipment, Extra Expenses and other claims.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Rob Chartier, General Manager (248) 854-2099
- Ernie Solomon, Owner (248) 737-7900
- Clifford Devine, Attorney (248) 353-6500
CLIENT: CADILLAC CLUB & BUY RITE FURNITURE (Lansing, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2009
INSURANCE COMPANY: Auto-Owners and Farmers Insurance
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
Destruction of a Night Club of 19,000 s.f. and a Retail Store of 23,000 s.f., Retail Inventory, Loss of Rents, Loss of Business Income, Restaurant and Bar Furniture and Fixtures, Loss of Accounts Receivable, Office Equipment, Emergency Expenses and other claims.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- David Sheets, Owner (517) 930-7263
CLIENT: DOVER HILLS APARTMENTS (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2008
INSURANCE COMPANY: Travelers
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
Destruction of 54 apartments in one of 11 Apartment Buildings, Loss of Business Income, Code Improvements, Landscaping, Extra Expenses, Mold Remediation, Appliances and other claims.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Richard Blumenstein (248) 646-9600
- Harold Blumenstein (248) 646-9600
- Justin Dunkel (248) 646-9600
CLIENT: SEVEN DAYS MINI MART (Detroit, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2008
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
Destruction of 13 Retail and Restaurant establishments Including the Trade Fixtures, Inventories of Merchandise, Supplies and Loss of Income of each of the establishments.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Stuart Sklar, Attorney (248) 553-2000
- Jason Liss, Attorney (248) 553-2000
CLIENT: MICHAEL MORSE LAW FIRM (Southfield, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2008
INSURANCE COMPANY: The Hartford
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
Destruction of Law Office Building of 7,000 s.f., Electronic Data Processing Equipment, Valuable Papers, Data Recovery Services, Fine Arts, Extra Expenses, Loss of Business Income, Loss of Rents, Office Equipment and other claims.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Michael Morse (248) 350-9050
CLIENT: TOUCH WORLD (Farmington Hills, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2007
INSURANCE COMPANY: The Hartford
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
Destruction of Personal Property, Electronic Data Processing Equipment, Valuable Papers (Computer Software Designs), Loss of Income and other claims.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Srikanth Kondagunta, Manager (248) 894-1002
CLIENT: RECKER MOTORSPORTS (Mount Pleasant, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2007
INSURANCE COMPANY: Auto-Owners and Polaris
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
Destruction of a Retail Space and Warehouse, Store Fixtures, Office Equipment, Floor Plan of Snowmobiles and ATVs, Loss Of Business Income, Loss of Rents, Retail Merchandise, Extra Expenses and other claims.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Jeff Recker (989) 792-9286
CLIENT: DR. JASON M. ELLIS (Farmington Hills, Michigan)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2007
INSURANCE COMPANY: Citizens
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
Destruction of X-Ray Equipment, Medical Equipment, Electronic Data Processing Equipment, Valuable Papers (Patient Charts), Loss of Income, Loss of Accounts Receivable and other claims.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Dr. Jason M. Ellis (248) 880-8411
CLIENT: HAWTHORNE APARTMENTS (Columbus, Ohio)
LOSS TYPE: Fire
YEAR: 2007
INSURANCE COMPANY: Chubb Insurance
TYPES OF CLAIMS:
Destruction to an Apartment Building of 45 Apartments and Loss of Business Income.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Troy Amber (614) 232-1328