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August 01, 2008

Family Member Includes College Student? Our insured's son went away to college and when he wanted to rent a vehicle, the rental company would only rent…

August 01, 2008

Bodily Injury to an Insured Our insured's daughter had her ears pierced, and an infection ensued. She had to have surgery and reconstruction of part…

August 01, 2008

Mold Damage Over Time Q An insured has a very large two story deck off the front of his home. He lives on the Oregon Coast so the wood has a tendency…

August 01, 2008

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.…

August 01, 2008

Coverage for Auto Incident with Parked Car Under Homeowner’s and Auto Policy Our insured had a son that did not live at home. The son brought…

August 01, 2008

Foster Care and Homeowners Policy If a homeowner takes in mentally challenged individuals, both minor and adult, and receives money to help defer living…

August 01, 2008

Mortgagee's Claim Covered? We received a call from a mortgagee. The insured defaulted on the loan, and the mortgagee foreclosed on the home. When an…

August 01, 2008

Trees, Lawns, and Shrubs Our insured has a home insured on an HO 00 03 10 00 for $405,000. He suffered a fire loss, and consequently there was much…

August 01, 2008

Watercraft Liability Coverage for Homeowner's Friend? Our insured has a homeowners policy that is similar to the ISO HO 00 03. He has a boat with an…

August 01, 2008

Other Insurance and Personal Property at Secondary Residence Our insured had a total fire at his vacation home. The home is insured on a DP 00 01 (07…