Tag: Leak
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Roofing Expert’s Causation Opinion Excluded
This case arises out of an insurance claim (the “Claim”) Plaintiff Mike Nguyen submitted to Allstate seeking coverage under his homeowners insurance policy (the “Policy”) for damages to the roof and certain exterior components of his dwelling (the “Property”) that he said were caused by a hail storm that occurred on May 1, 2022 (the…
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Testimony of Insurance Coverage Expert Witness found to be connected to existing data only by her ipse dixit
The case involved a dispute over insurance coverage concerning damages resulting from a roof leak in a residential property. Great Lakes Insurance SE, the Defendant, denied the Plaintiff’s claim, contending that the leak stemmed from rot, wear and tear, and an accumulation of pine needles—causes not covered under the policy. The crux of the matter…
