Chrum v. Charles Heating and Cooling, Inc.
Michigan Court of Appeals
327 N.W.2d 568 (Mich. Ct. App. 1982)
Relevant factsFree
The Chrums (plaintiffs) purchased and had a furnace installed by Charles Heating (defendant), and the furnace later caused a fire destroying their home and possessions, though the Chrums themselves were not personally injured; they sued seeking, among other damages, compensation for emotional distress, and the trial court denied Charles Heating's motion for partial summary judgment on that claim, prompting Charles Heating's appeal.
IssueFree
Whether damages for emotional distress are recoverable in a breach of contract action arising from a commercial furnace-installation contract, where the harm suffered was destruction of property rather than personal injury.