The Law of Rebuilding LA Episode 9: Navigating living expenses and toxic cleanup costs after disaster

Welcome to Episode 9 of The Law of Rebuilding LA. In this episode, Daily Journal Contributing Editor Howard Miller continues his conversation with Peter Klee of Shepard Mullen, focusing on post-disaster living expenses and cleanup costs.

Miller and Klee discuss:

• Additional Living Expenses coverage and its time limits
• Methods for determining appropriate ALE payment amounts
• The "comparable living" standard for temporary accommodations
• Challenges with toxic contamination cleanup following residential fires
• Public adjusters: their function and potential cost considerations
• Who selects contractors for repairs and cleanup

This episode addresses key points of contention in the claims process and offers guidance on navigating these complex issues.

Stay tuned for Episode 10 of The Law of Rebuilding LA, publishing Tuesday.