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PropertyCasulty360 | Nov. 5, 2025
Ohio school district files lawsuit against Liberty Mutual after roof collapse
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Fire victims suing California FAIR plan, saying smoke damage isn't being covered
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Homeowner Policies At Center Of Ga. Insurance Changes - Law360 Real Estate Authority
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FEMA cuts bring war for disaster mitigation resources | Digital Insurance
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Viewpoint: Delay, Deny, Defend for California Wildfire Claims?
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Katrina's Insurance Lessons Ever Relevant 20 Years Later
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Southern California's Visionary Consumer Attorneys
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Smoke Taint Evidence Complicates Recovery For Wineries
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Fire Victims See Positive Step in Calif.'s FAIR Plan Action
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California Moves Against State’s Insurer of Last Resort Over Smoke Policies
Read MoreInsurance Journal | July 8, 2025
Viewpoint: State Farm’s Wildfire Claims Response Is a Test of Trust and Preparedness
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Commentary: State Farm wildfire claims handling sparks regulatory scrutiny
Read MoreInsuranceNewsNet | June 19, 2025
Tough decisions on the way as California grapples with insurance crisis
Read MoreDigital Insurance | June 17, 2025
Underinsurance, negligence fuel California wildfire lawsuits
Read MoreInsurance Journal | May 30, 2025
Viewpoint: California’s Property Insurance Crisis and the Path to Reform
Read MoreDaily Journal | May 28, 2025
Women on the frontlines: litigating insurance claims in the wake of California wildfires
Read MoreNational Mortgage News | May 22, 2025
State Farm's added California rate hike gets pushback
Read MoreDaily Journal | May 22, 2025
Women on the frontlines: litigating insurance claims in the wake of California wildfires
Read MoreTampa Bay Business Journal | May 9, 2025
Florida bill HB 1551 aims to restore policyholder legal rights
Read MoreDaily Journal | April 22, 2025
Homeowners sue insurers, allege boycott to push substandard fire coverage
Read MoreInsurance Business | April 14, 2025
Affiliate oversight failures highlight need for structural reform in Florida: Legal expert
Read MorePropertyCasualty360 | April 8, 2025
Proposed law and self-dealing rattle Florida’s insurance market
Read MoreInsurance.com | April 1, 2025
California home insurance crisis: How wildfires are driving rate increases
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Ashtabula School District Press Release
The Ashtabula Area City School District has filed a lawsuit against Liberty Mutual Insurance Company after the insurer refused to pay for repairs to Lakeside High School, which suffered a roof collapse during a snowstorm in December 2024. Despite more than $232 million in coverage, nearly a year later 900 students and 100 staff remain displaced. Merlin Law Group represents the district in the case.
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What You Need to Know about Hail Damage
Learn how to protect your property, understand your coverage, and navigate the claims process with our free guide to hail damage and insurance.
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Filing A Property Insurance Claim
Filing a property insurance claim can be confusing if you have never had to do it before. We created this helpful asset outlining the process.
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Hurricanes: A Complete Policyholder’s Guide and Preparedness Checklist
Hurricanes: A Complete Policyholder's Guide and Preparedness Checklist details proactive steps you can take before, during, and after a hurricane to ensure your property is protected. Even if not currently facing a hurricane threat or dealing with a hurricane damage insurance claim, it is always good to be prepared.
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A Policyholders Guide to Tornado Insurance Claims
Tornadoes are terrifying events. They can strike out of the blue with barely any warning. With all the meteorological advancements that have been made in the last 50 years, National Weather Service tornado warning times are still, on average, a mere 10 to 15 minutes in advance.
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Tennessee Tornado Damage Claims
Incredibly powerful tornadoes recently swept through multiple counties in Tennessee. Hundreds of homes and buildings were destroyed, precious lives were lost, and communities forever changed.
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What To Expect With Insurance Adjusters
It is important to remember that the adjuster works for the insurance company. They are under time and pressure to adjust many claims. Because of this, they often make mistakes and overlook damages that would normally be found with a more thorough investigation.
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What Can Be Considered Additional Living Expenses Under a Homeowners Insurance Policy?
Additional living expenses create a number of questions about what items of expanse can be claimed following a loss. FC&S is a publication I encourage those in the claims business to subscribe.
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Insurance Company Response Time
When your home or business suffers damage due to a natural disaster, your life can change quickly. Insurance companies are there to help you through this peril, but the wait between the disaster and getting back to normal can be agonizing.
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What to Do When You Have a Denied/Underpaid Claim
Having your property insurance claim denied is not the end of the road. Unfortunately, it is the last thing you want to hear after a disaster leaves your home or business damaged, but it is merely another step in the process towards recovery.
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Actress Tracey Bregman Press Release
Renowned actress Tracey Bregman (as seen in The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful) is suing her insurance company, Lloyd’s of London, accusing them of underpaying insurance policy benefits after her Malibu, California home was completely destroyed by wildfire in November 2018. She was represented by attorney Derek Chaiken, Merlin Law Group.
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Wildfire Claims
As the Policyholder’s Advocate™, we created this guide with helpful instructions on what to do before, during and after a wildfire. Please use this resource when preparing for a wildfire and be sure to check your insurance policy to see what coverage you have.
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Up In Flames
In this Success Story, Merlin Law Group attorney Larry Bache defended policyholders against an insurer attempting to bar coverage after a fire destroyed their Missouri home. His tenacity and attention to detail highlights the importance of research and due diligence in fighting to obtain justice for policyholders.
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Colorado Fire Case
When Jim and Joy Gail Piburn’s Colorado property was engulfed in flames in October 2015, they expected their insurer to promptly respond to their claim. Instead, they were disappointed to see their claim delayed month after month with little to no response regarding any status updates.
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Fighting Against Insurer Tactics
Oftentimes an insurer will employ delay, deny, and defend tactics to circumvent paying out your insurance claim. For a homeowner, this is incredibly frustrating. After all, insurance is supposed to be there for you when it matters most, right?
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Bad Faith Practice Regarding Sinkhole Claim
Merlin Law Group attorney Larry E. Bache Jr., Esq., recently had a case involving a policyholder going against their insurer after the provider acted in bad faith regarding a sinkhole claim in Florida.
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Flood Claims Handbook
Flood insurance is a necessary component of complete hurricane protection. Our Flood Claims Handbook discusses this type of insurance and has helpful information.
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More Information on Hurricane Deductible and Policy Limits
Understanding what is and isn’t covered in your insurance policy is vital to securing adequate recovery after a hurricane loss. We have developed an eBook discussing both policy limits and hurricane deductibles.
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Condominium Hurricane Preparedness
Condominium and other multi-family properties are especially vulnerable to hurricane damage based on the proximity to the shoreline. We represent both individual homeowners and large condominium properties and associations. Our Condominium Hurricane Checklist outlines steps for Community Association Managers.
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Why Merlin?
Since 1985, Merlin Law Group has aided policyholders achieve recovery with their property insurance claims. We have created an eBook detailing what Merlin can bring to the table in terms of legal representation. Don’t let insurance companies lead you to a second disaster — allow Merlin Law Group to help!
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Hiring The Right Insurance Attorney
It is important you find an attorney that will be aggressive in obtaining justice for you. Merlin Law Group’s attorneys have the experience and skillset required to help policyholders receive their entitled coverage benefits. Check out our eBook on what to look for in a property insurance attorney to see if we would be a good fit for you.
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Filing A Property Insurance Claim
Filing a property insurance claim can be confusing if you have never had to do it before. We created this helpful asset outlining the process.
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