Judge Denies Motion To Compel Appraisal, Says Coverage Issue Must First Be Resolved
A Mississippi federal judge on April 15, 2026, denied insureds' motion to compel appraisal in a storm damage homeowners claim against their insurer, ruling that a coverage dispute over the damaged roof must be resolved first before any appraisal; bad faith allegations continue.
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·April 25, 2026·1 min readA Mississippi federal judge on April 15, 2026, denied insureds' motion to compel appraisal in a storm damage homeowners claim against their insurer, ruling that a coverage dispute over the damaged roof must be resolved first before any appraisal; bad faith allegations continue.
Source: insurancebusinessmag. Original: https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/risk-compliance-legal/ninth-circuit-blows-open-162-million-legacy-policy-fight-over-aggregate-limits-573072.aspx

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