Legal Opinion
Carden v. Allstate Insurance
New York Supreme Court
Decided December 10, 2010PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
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Gerald E. Loehr, J.
On January 31, 2007, plaintiffs’ home in Pelham, New York (the dwelling) was substantially damaged by fire. At that time, plaintiffs were insured by defendant under a deluxe homeowner’s policy (the policy). Due to the damage caused by the fire, the plaintiffs could no longer reside in the dwelling and rented another residence. They also apparently put some of their possessions, presumably rescued from the dwelling, into rented storage.
After being notified of the fire and having an adjuster inspect the dwelling, in March 2007 defendant offered to settle…
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- Acquista v. New York Life InsuranceAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2001
- Leiner v. F. Schumacher & Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2010
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