These cross appeals, from the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, arise out of several claims and counter claims, resulting from a tragic residential fire that took the lives of two children and catastrophically injured a third child. The procedural issue presented is one of first impression in Maryland. The Parties The original plaintiffs were Stephon Collins, Sr., individually and as Personal Representative of Stephon Collins, Jr.; and Daniel and Patricia Juster, individually and as Personal Representatives of Samuel Juster. The defendants were Dr. Gui-Fu and Chung Ling Li; Pittway Corp.; Michael Chapman; First Alert, Inc., Sunbeam Corp.; BRK Brands, Inc.; Honeywell International, Inc.; Keith and Catherine Chapman; The Ryland Group, Inc.; and Summit Electric Company.
