Skating Jakes

The Skating Jakes roller skating rink damaged by a fire that caused a rink owner to be accused of arson and later aquitted by a jury of all charges.

- Was located at 4300 North Access road in Chattanooga
- Phone was 423-870-0000
- When did Skatin Jakes open and close?
- Rink caught on fire April 19, 2000
- Owner Rick Igou claimed fire damages exceeded 1.2 million
- He claimed $600k on structure and $87 on contents
- Rink owner and TV host was tried for arson (Rick Igou?)
- Evidence of two fires being set using flamable liquid
- Rubbing alcohol bottle found at the scene
- 4300 North Access Road is now Cornerstone Automation

Articles About the Skatin Jakes Arson Trial
- 2000 August: Former TV Host Rick Igou Charged With Arson
- 2001 March: Owner Rick Igou Sues Insurance Company
- 2001 July 26: Insurance Fire Expert Says Rink Fire Was Set
- 2001 July 30: Rick Igou Found Innocent in Arson Charge

Rink Owner Comments Aout the Arson Trail
- 2001 August Rick Igou Public Comments on Arson Trial
- From Rick Igou: Warning to Rink Owners about Travelers Insurance

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