Statute of Limitations Bars Claims Against Furnace Manufacturer

TROY, Mich. - Michigan's Court of Appeals has ruled that applicable statutes of limitations bar an insurer's warranty and negligence claims against a furnace manufacturer for water and mold damage to its insureds' home. Auto Club Insurance Co. v. Amana Appliances, No. 272864 (Mich. Ct. App.).

The court said in its March 20 per curiam opinion that a trial court ruled correctly in dismissing Auto Club Group Insurance Co.'s warranty claim against Amana Appliances as untimely, but should have also dismissed Auto Club's negligence claim on the same basis.

Auto Club sued Amana in September 2005 to recover $203,024.40 paid …