Retired Meteorologist Testifies In Katrina Dispute
Monday, July 17th, 2006 Catastrophe PropertySome of Hurricane Katrina’s highest winds, not water, damaged the home of Paul and Julie Leonard of Pascagoula, who are suing their insurance company, Ohio-based Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. to pay for $130,000 in damage to the home. On Wednesday an engineer testified in what could be a landmark federal trial for other Katrina cases. Structural engineer Peter de la Mora, a witness for the Leonards, testified that their roof has to be replaced due to damage from wind and wind-driven rain.
External References & Further Reading
http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southeast/2006/07/14/70407.htm
