Victims of Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Irene in New Jersey have filed a class-action lawsuit against nine insurance companies that allegedly denied their claims by misinterpreting the definition of a basement. Many residents who live in ground-floor units didn’t receive insurance compensation because their homes were classified as basements, and insurance companies often offer limited compensation for basement damage, the Jersey Journal reported.
Hurricane victims suing insurance companies who denied claims
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