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Insured can't enforce check insurer issued to contractor directly
By Steven A. MeyerowitzIn a dispute over repairs covered by insurance, the suit should be about the repair contract, not who cashed the settlement check.
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In a dispute over repairs covered by insurance, the suit should be about the repair contract, not who cashed the settlement check.
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