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Judge Denies Insurer's Motion To Dismiss Breach Of Contract Suit Over Hurricane Helene Flood Damage

A federal judge in Florida on April 27 denied without prejudice a Write-Your-Own insurer's motion to dismiss an insured's breach of contract lawsuit stemming from Hurricane Helene NFIP flood damage, ruling dismissal premature due to disputes over the denial letter's authenticity and mailing date.

Judge Denies Insurer's Motion To Dismiss Breach Of Contract Suit Over Hurricane Helene Flood Damage
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A federal judge in Florida on April 27 denied without prejudice a Write-Your-Own insurer's motion to dismiss an insured's breach of contract lawsuit stemming from Hurricane Helene NFIP flood damage, ruling dismissal premature due to disputes over the denial letter's authenticity and mailing date.

Source: ilabacalaw. Original: https://ilabacalaw.com/blog/real-estate/florida-hurricane-insurance-policy-disputes-what-policyholders-can-do/

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