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What to Expect after a California Wildfire Property Damage Event

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Will My Insurer Pay Me 100% of My Contents Claim After a Wildfire Loss? The devastation from a California wildfire property damage event can leave individuals struggling to rebuild their … The post What to Expect after a California Wildfire Property Damage Event appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Lack of Insurable Interest Precludes Recovery for Property Damage

The Property Insurance Law Observer

The restaurant property was owned by another company, which was a separate entity with common ownership by the same individuals who owned the business. During the policy term, the business claimed that the properties suffered damage caused by a hurricane and submitted a claim to the insurer.

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Residential Property Damage Lawyers Beware: Court Excludes Expert’s Estimate Finding an Estimate Is Not an Adjustment

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Hurricane claims attorneys know that the estimate of damages caused by a storm is the foundation of every favorable judgment and jury verdict.

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Noncompliance With Policy’s “Duties After Loss” Provision Leads to Denial of Fire Loss Claim

The Property Insurance Law Observer

Shortly after the Plaintiff purchased the Policy, the house was damaged by a fire. Plaintiff submitted a claim to the Insurer for the damage. These documents included a rough property damage estimate, an invoice for emergency response, photographs of fire damage, and partial bank records.

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Why Did a Judge Select the Policyholder’s Umpire Over State Farm’s Nominees?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

In a recent federal case arising from a property damage claim, the court was asked to break … The post Why Did a Judge Select the Policyholders Umpire Over State Farms Nominees? appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Residential Property Damage Lawyers Beware: Court Excludes Expert’s Estimate Finding an Estimate Is Not an Adjustment

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Hurricane claims attorneys know that the estimate of damages caused by a storm is the foundation of every favorable judgment and jury verdict.

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Employee Dishonesty Claims—How Far Back Does Coverage Extend?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

When businesses think about protecting themselves from risk, they often focus on property damage, natural disasters, or customer lawsuits. However, one of the most damaging and often overlooked threats comes from within: employee theft.