The Ohio Marshal’s Office reported on Wednesday that the August 5 fire, at 16511 Maureen Dr. in Kenton, that destroyed state Rep Jon Cross’s home and two vehicles is being closed without a determined cause.

 

Since the house fire, Cross has moved to Findlay purchasing a Pheasant Run home for $792,533, according to the Hancock County auditor’s office. 

 

Cross and his wife are seeking $25,000 to cover their litigation costs, filing a countersuit, and are asking for a jury trial. The couple believes that the insurance company breached their contract by partially approving their claim for the losses in the fire.

 

In December, The Toledo U.S. District received a request from Cross's insurance company to dismiss the countersuit that seeks to recover costs for defending against the counterclaim and awarding no recovery expenses to the couple. 

 

Liberty Mutual denies most of the claims made in the countersuit and denies any failure to handle the claim fairly. They acknowledge the couple’s demand for attorney fees is permissible by law. 

 

As of right now, there has been no motion to dismiss the counterclaim.