W. Rapoport

The respondents were previously found in civil contempt for failing to comply with multiple court orders requiring disclosure, accounting, and tracing of assets.

At the sentencing hearing, the court found that the respondents had still not purged their contempt.

The court ordered a 30-day custodial sentence for one respondent, stayed for approximately one month to provide a final opportunity to comply, and ordered the respondents to pay $30,000 in substantial indemnity costs.

Three actions were brought arising out of a water loss incident.

The defendant sought a timetable for the conduct of the actions due to the complexity of scheduling examinations for discovery with multiple parties.

The court directed the defendant to provide information regarding the ownership and maintenance of the water heater to determine if Enercare or Reliance Home Comfort are proper parties.

The case conference was adjourned to establish the timetable and determine the status of the actions against the water heater companies.

The court also indicated a willingness to order the three actions to be tried together upon consent of the parties.