On behalf of Smith Jadin Johnson, PLLC | May 24, 2019 | Insurance Law
In 2014, SJJ won a landmark case before the Minnesota Supreme Court that required American Family Mutual Insurance Company (“American Family”) to pay to repair property damage with reasonably matching building products. That case, Cedar Bluff Townhome...
On behalf of Smith Jadin Johnson, PLLC | May 23, 2019 | Insurance Law, Property Insurance Denials And Devaluations, Storm
One of the primary timing limitations found in a property insurance policy is the time limit for suit. Most residential property insurance policies in Minnesota have a time limit of only two (2) years from the date of loss. The 2-year time limit is both statutory and...
On behalf of Smith Jadin Johnson, PLLC | May 9, 2019 | Homeowners Association
Click here to download the checklist (Preventative Maintenance Plan “To Do” List) 2. ___________ Follow the Preventative Maintenance Plan. Retain qualified professionals (contractor, engineer, etc.) to inspect all association-maintained improvements. Best...
by Smith Jadin Johnson, PLLC | May 3, 2019 | Insurance Law, Storm, Storm, Hail, Wind, Rain Damage
Worried about roof damage after a major storm? Maybe your building got lashed with wind-driven rain for hours on end. Maybe hail tore into the shingles and then it started raining on top of everything else. Maybe it was the wind alone, ripping off shingles and causing...
On behalf of Smith Jadin Johnson, PLLC | May 2, 2019 | Hail, Rain Damage, Storm, Wind
According to insurance experts, 2019 is shaping up to be the worst year on record for hail damage in the United States. As of mid-April, there have already been 664 hailstorms reported, which is more than were reported in all of 2018. In addition, April, May and June...
On behalf of Smith Jadin Johnson, PLLC | May 2, 2019 | Bad Faith Insurance Cases, Insurance Law
Under Colorado common law, insurance companies owe a duty of good faith and fair dealing to their insureds. When an insurer acts in bad faith, it breaches this implied duty of good faith and fair dealing and a claimant can take legal action against it. To succeed, a...
