Springdale Business Sued Over Alleged Insurance Fraud Involving Arson

In Springdale, Arkansas, a business is under legal scrutiny after its own insurance provider filed a lawsuit against it for purportedly burning down its premises to fraudulently claim $700,000. The incident occurred on the evening of April 8, 2023, at a property owned by L&E Consulting LLC, which operates as Elite Equipment. The Springdale Fire Department responded to the fire, with additional support from the Fayetteville Fire Department, managing to extinguish the flames by midnight. Despite their efforts, the building suffered severe damage.

The lawsuit alleges that Tommy Goforth, the sole operator of L&E Consulting, orchestrated the arson to illicitly gain from the insurance payout provided by National Trust Insurance Company of Florida. The claim not only accuses Goforth of initiating the fire but also of potentially directing others to carry out the act. The insurance company is pursuing a trial by jury, seeking repayment of the $700,000 paid out, alongside court fees, should they prove the fire was intentionally set. This case highlights ongoing concerns about insurance fraud and the lengths to which individuals might go to exploit their policies.