Release Signed by Insured Bars Reopening Claim

Our insured had tornado damage some time ago. The tornado claim was adjusted and closed in spring 2005. Nearly a year later, mold was discovered underneath carpeting that had been saturated with water after the tornado. The carpet was dried out but not replaced.

Recently (nearly a year after the claim was closed) mold was discovered under the carpet padding. The insurer has denied recent requests to reopen the claim to replace the carpet.

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