Runnels et al v. Norcold, Inc. et al, No. 1:2016cv00713 - Document 161 (E.D. Va. 2017)
Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Liam O'Grady on 3/24/2017. (awac, )
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Runnels et al v. Norcold, Inc. et al Doc. 161 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Alexandria Division MICHAEL RUNNELS et a!., Plaintiffs, Civil No. I:16-cv-713 Hon. Liam O'Grady NORCOLD, INC., etal. Defendants. MEMORANDtlM nPTMiOM This case anses out ofafire that began in the refrigerator ofMichael and Donna Runnels's (the "Runnelses") Winnebago. The fire then spread to their nearby house and garage, and as aresult, the Runnelses lost most oftheir possessions. Mr. Runnels was injured while trying to save his possessions from the fire. Brian Colbert, asheriffs deputy and volunteer fireman who arrived at die scene, was also injured. Mr. Colbert and the Runnels ("Plaintiffs") brought suit against the refrigerator manufacturer, Norcold, Inc. and its corporate affiliates, Thetford Corporation and The Dyson-Kissner Moran Corporation (collectively "Defendants") (without Norcold, the "Corporate Defendants"). On February 23, 2017, however, the parties notified the Court that they had settled all ofthe Runnelses' claims. This leaves only Mr. Colbert's claims.' Prior to the settlement. Defendants moved for summary judgment on the application of the Fireman's Rule to Mr. Colbert's claims. (Dkt. No. 119). The Corporate Defendants have Dockets.Justia.com
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