The court denied the insurer's motion to strike the insureds' expert witnesses, and denied the insurer's motion to dismiss all claims raised under the state's unfair claims settlement act.
The court denied the insurer's motion to strike the insureds' expert witnesses, and denied the insurer's motion to dismiss all claims raised under the state's unfair claims settlement act. Gerstman v. Crestbrook Ins. Co., 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 108705 (N.D. Tex. June 9, 2025).
The insureds' property suffered damage when, during a hail and wind storm, a tree branch fell onto the property. The insureds made a claim with their insurer, Crestbrook Insurance Company. Crestbrook inspected the property and estimated damages totalling $6,061.68. Because the sum was less than the $25,000 deductible, Crestbrook did not make a payment.
The insureds hired a public adjuster who estimated repair costs totalling $137,545.19, including a full replacement of the roof. Crestbrook then reinspected and increased the damage estimate to $10,093.45, which was still below the deductible.
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