Parents’ insurance may cover teen prank 
By:
Pat Murphy
Published: January 11, 2011
Tags: homeowners insurance
Injuries suffered by a motorist who was the victim of a teenage prank may be covered by homeowner’s insurance policies issued to the pranksters’ parents, the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled.
Landmark Katrina case settled
By:
Pat Murphy
Published: April 15, 2010
Tags: homeowners insurance, Hurricane Katrina
The landmark Katrina insurance case, Corban vs. USAA, has been settled on undisclosed terms.
La. insurance chief seeks Katrina suit immunity
By:
Pat Murphy
Published: September 1, 2009
Tags: homeowners insurance
Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said Monday that he’ll support legislation to give the state’s “insurer of last resort” immunity against certain lawsuits, a proposal that could retroactively negate the firm’s payout if it loses its appeal of a $95 million class-action.
Insurer faces $95M bill after Katrina suit
By:
Pat Murphy
Published: August 19, 2009
Tags: homeowners insurance
Louisiana’s state-backed insurance company is facing a $95 million legal bill, due next week, that could eventually get passed on to all homeowners in the state. Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has until Monday to post a $95 million bond after losing a class-action lawsuit that accused the company of taking too long to settle claims after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
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