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CASE HISTORIES

Amusement Park Owner Takes Lawyers for a Ride

Problem: The owner of a New York amusement park claimed a multi-million dollar loss as the result of a fire that was allegedly caused by defective roofing material.

Solution: A large law firm retained SIU to evaluate the merits of a business interruption claim. SIU'S investigators were able to locate and obtain statements from former employees of the amusement park. It was proven that the employees' inexperience in installing the roofing material was the cause of the fire. SIU'S accountants were able to prove that the bulk of the revenue loss was attributable to bad weather and other factors not related to the fire.

Results: The case was settled for 20 percent of the original claim.