Flood of 2010, still an issue in Olive Hill [Grayson Journal-Enquirer, Ky.]
By Shayla Menville, Grayson Journal-Enquirer, Ky. | |
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The week before Christmas, letters of denial were received by some of the claimants, with more to follow over the next few weeks.
Only one claim has been found to be legitimate, that of business owner
In part three of an ongoing series, the Journal-Times addresses the denied claims.
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"The letters of denying liability were based upon the investigation to date and the opinion is that
When asked about the Lykins' claim that had been paid, Wertz said each case is different, so rulings can be different, too.
"Circumstances can be drastically different with each case, things such as location and proximity to the creek play a major part in these rulings," said Wertz. "While there has been a payment on one claim, that does not mean another person's claim is founded."
Wertz said he predicts this might not be a popular decision within the community.
"Reasonable people can disagree with this and they do have the ability to bring civil action," said Wertz.
The Journal-Times talked to both attorneys who filed claims,
"I did receive a letter of denial and will likely be representing others who had claims and received letters of denial. The only option beyond this for myself or any other claimant is to file suit," said Flannery. "I would not have filed if I did not feel I had a valid claim, and the bottom line is that one claim has been paid out ... on one hand I am surprised to be denied, on the other, not at all."
Fox said he had not yet received a letter but had been in touch with the KLC on behalf of some of the claimants that he represents.
"It seems in bad faith that multiple claims on a single insurance policy are being picked and chosen as valid," said Fox.
While no official complaints have been filed in the court system regarding the issue, it is highly likely that there could be in the near future.
The Journal-Times will continue reporting on the flood insurance claims in
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