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Insurance

Nov. 20, 2024

Fighting fire with law: Protecting homeowners from insurance burnouts

Senate Bill 824 prohibits insurers from canceling or nonrenewing policies for properties in or near wildfire-affected areas for one year after a state of emergency is declared.

Shant A. Karnikian

Managing Partner and Trial Attorney, Kabateck LLP

Phone: (213) 217-5000

Email: sk@kbklawyers.com

Loyola Law School

Shant A. Karnikian is a Managing Partner and trial attorney with Kabateck LLP. His practice focuses on insurance bad faith, catastrophic personal injury, and consumer class actions.

Hugo Flores

Associate, Kabateck LLP

Litigation support

The New York Times

The devastating wildfire in Ventura County this month reminds us of a grim reality that has set in for California residents. For the past two decades, wildfires have been increasing in size, strength, and frequency. Major companies, including State Farm and Allstate, have significantly cut back their coverage, leaving many Californians at risk of losing their homeowner's policies. This article explores California's vital legal protections for homeowners facing potential polic...

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