Harrison v. Horace Mann Insurance Co.

ROBERT A. CHAISSON, Judge.

bln this action, Angela Harrison has sued her homeowners’ insurer, Teachers Insurance Company (“Teachers”), for claims arising from Hurricane Katrina. Ms. Harrison appeals from a judgment of the trial court sustaining Teachers’ exception of prescription. For the following reasons, we reverse the judgment of the trial court and remand the matter for further proceedings.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast causing extensive damage and destruction to the region. Subsequently, numerous lawsuits proposing class…