Repair

Albany Church Battles Insurer Over Roof Repair Costs After 2014 Storm

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Albany, Georgia — A dispute has arisen following damage to the roof of Central Baptist Church during a severe storm in 2014. The church was covered by an all-risk commercial property policy from Church Mutual Insurance Company. After the incident, the church filed a claim for the necessary repairs, expecting adequate coverage for the incurred damages. The initial assessment provided by an adjuster from Church Mutual estimated that repairing the church’s roof would cost approximately $2,300. However, the insurance company only disbursed $1,302.99 to the church, after applying a deductible of $1,000. Church leaders argue … Read more

Homeowners Struggle as Insurers Delay Wildfire Claims Amid Legal Worries and Rising Repair Costs

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ALTEDENA, Calif. — Homeowners in the aftermath of devastating wildfires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades are expressing frustration over insurance companies’ slow responses and insufficient claim payouts. Attorneys representing these homeowners report that the issues are particularly severe for properties that have not been deemed a total loss. As affected homeowners navigate the complex claims process, some legal experts believe that pursuing mass torts based on shared experiences could provide a viable path forward, despite no such cases being filed yet. The Eaton Fire is estimated to have caused around $10 billion in damages, highlighting … Read more

Settlement Reached: HGTV Stars and Arkansas Couple Resolve Home Repair Lawsuit Days Before Trial

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BENTON COUNTY, Ark. — After nearly two years of legal disputes, a settlement has been reached in a lawsuit involving Dave Marrs, one of the stars of HGTV’s “Fixer to Fabulous,” along with his wife, Jenny. The lawsuit was filed against Marrs’ two companies, Jupiter Rentals and Marrs Construction, by Matthew and Sarah McGrath, a couple from Bella Vista. This resolution comes just a few days before the case was set to go to trial on January 27. The legal conflict began when the McGraths alleged that Marrs Construction and Jupiter Rentals had failed to … Read more

Mississippi Propane Retailer Awarded Over $260,000 After Botched Truck Repair Leads to Fire and Business Setbacks

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Jackson, Miss. — A Mississippi propane retailer’s minor truck repair turned disastrous, leading to a legal battle culminating with the Mississippi Supreme Court affirming a substantial jury award. In a decision dated Oct. 17, 2024, the court upheld over $260,000 in damages awarded to Eason Propane for a fire during a repair attempt that severely damaged its delivery truck. Eason Propane, which serves rural areas throughout southern Mississippi, had initially invested $145,000 in a new Freightliner S2G propane-powered delivery truck in August 2016. The investment was part of a strategy to expand the company’s service … Read more