Catastrophic Commercial Fire — Turning Another Firm’s Stalled Case into a Seven‑Figure Win
the case
A catastrophic fire originating in a work van destroyed a commercial building. Our client paid millions for the damage. Another law firm had handled the subrogation matter for over a year with little traction before we were asked to take over and bring clarity, strategy, and momentum.
The Challenge
Inherited, Stalled File: The case came to us after all the scene investigation had been completed without a precise theory of liability and limited technical development.
Severe Destruction: The van was heavily damaged, complicating cause‑and‑origin analysis.
Complex Theory: Our working theory was that a design defect in the van’s engine compartment damaged a battery cable, triggering electrical arcing.
Sophisticated Opponents: We faced a global vehicle manufacturer and a major repair facility—each armed with seasoned litigators and high‑level experts.
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Our Approach
Technical Re‑Engineering: We partnered with leading fire origin specialists and automotive engineers to rebuild the liability story around arc‑damaged cabling, improper routing, and inadequate clearance, and to test and refine the theory with a mock jury.
Strategic Litigation: Our approach during depositions, discovery and preparing expert reports was to focus on our refined theory, to simplify the science and anchor the story in corporate accountability and preventable failure.
The Result
A week before trial, we negotiated a seven figure recovery for our client.
A stagnant, technically complex file was transformed into a successful recovery through expertise, iteration, and disciplined storytelling.
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