Progressive, State Farm Named in National Drywall Coverage Class Actions

NEW ORLEANS - Class actions have been filed in Louisiana by homeowners who say their insurance company wrongfully denied their claims for coverage of damage caused by Chinese drywall. Vu, et al. v. Progressive Advanced Insurance Co., et al., No. 10-930; Gross, et al. v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., et al., No. 10931 (E.D. La.).

The lawsuits, which were filed March 19 on behalf of all U.S. residents who purchased policies from State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., Progressive Advanced Insurance Co, and their affiliates, seek a declaration that the insurers have an obligation to cover drywall damage. …