Dealing with Insurance Claim Denials
Insurance companies sometimes refuse to pay claims submitted by its policyholders. When an insurance company does so, this is called “denying” the claim. A claim may be denied, for example, because the company has determined that the loss is not a type that is “covered” by the terms of the insurance policy or that the person who suffered the loss is not an “insured” for purposes of the policy or that a policyholder engaged in some type of misconduct which...
Tips for Filing Your Fire Insurance Claim
Insurance carriers are expecting to receive hundreds of thousands of fire claims in the upcoming months due to the recent southern California wildfires. Given the high number of cases that each insurer within the state will have to investigate, the earlier that you file the better. If your home was damaged by the fires and if you have not yet filed a claim with your insurance carrier, there are some simple tips that may make the difference between being compensated completely for your losses or...
Asbestos Finding Halts Razing In Oceanside
Asbestos was found in the bedroom of one of the homes, prompting city officials to halt demolition until specialists could clear out the toxic material. Once demolition can begin again the structures of the homes will be removed, but the concrete slabs, walkways, and pools will be left where they are. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.
The full text of this article can be found here: www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20050712-9999-1m12arroyo.html
Homeowners Sue Carlsbad For Landslide
The La Costa de Marbella Homeowners Association has filed a lawsuit in San Diego Superior court alleging that Carlsbad water pipes leaked into the hillside below the complex, causing the slope failure. Patrick E. Catalano, counsel for the association, also prevented workers from accessing part of the site citing city violation of a previous agreement about slope repairs. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.
The full text of this article can be found here: www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20050712-9999-1m12slides.html
Homes Set For Demolition On troubled Street In Oceanside
After checking for potential asbestos issues, workers are prepared to begin the demolition of the six Arroyo Avenue houses that were ‘red tagged’ by the city of Oceanside following the slope failure behind the homes. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.
The full text of this article can be found here: www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20050711-1320-bn11demolish.html
Ruined Condos’ Owners Sue
The suit that the condo owners have filed accuses the homeowners association of not heeding previous warnings about the stability of the hillside as well as preventing the city from beginning repairs to stabilize the hillside and prevent further movement. Patrick E. Catalano, attorney for the homeowners association, contends that the lawsuit is jeapordizing a repair agreement that is close to being signed by the city of Carlsbad and the homeowners association. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.
The full text of this story can be found here: www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20050701-9999-1mi1marbel.html
Carlsbad Landslide Issue to be Mediated
Attorney Patrick E. Catalano barred workers hired by the city of Carlsbad from entering La Costa de Marbella Homeowners Association property claiming that a current repair plan is inadequate and that relevant information related to the repair plan has not been shared with homeowners. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.
The full text of this article can be found here: www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20050611-9999-1mi11slide.html
Report On Slide Blames Rainfall
The report by engineering firm Ninyo & Moore runs contrary to claims by homeowners that leaking city water and sewer pipes were the cause of the landslide. A lawsuit seeking more than $20 million in damages has been filed by Patrick E. Catalano has been filed on behalf of Arroyo and Comanche homeowners. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.
The full text of this article can be found here: www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20050608-9999-1mi8slide.html
Damaged Home’s Owners Sue
The lawsuit was filed by Patrick E. Catalano on behalf of 19 homeowners in the area who were negatively impacted by the slide. Immediately thereafter, a legal order was obtained to prevent the sealing of sewer pipes involved in the lawsuit in order to preserve potential evidence. Patrick E. Catalano is referenced in the article.
The full text of this article can be found here: www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050527/news_1mc27arroyo.html