The two fire departments worked together to extinguish the fire, but the damage was extensive and L&E received approximately $700,000.
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — A Florida-based insurance company has filed a lawsuit against a Springdale business for setting its building on fire and collecting $700,000 in fraudulent insurance claims.
On the evening of April 8, 2023, Springdale Fire Department (SFD) was dispatched to a fire at 2757 East Robinson Avenue.
The building, owned by L&E Consulting LLC and operated under the name Elite Equipment, was heavily engulfed in flames, with fire coming from the roof and walls, prompting SFD to request assistance from the Fayetteville Fire Department (FFD). .
Both departments worked together to extinguish the fire before midnight, but the damage was so extensive that L&E received approximately $700,000 in insurance proceeds issued by Florida-based National Trust Insurance Company. Ta.
According to the complaint, L&E is owned, operated and operated solely by Tommy Goforth, who is accused of starting the fire himself or “directing” others to start the fire. ing.
The National Trust requested a trial by jury. If L&E loses, it is likely to have to repay the full $700,000 to the National Trust, including legal costs.
Photos of the fire:
Springdale Fire April 8, 2023
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