N.J. Federal Judge Denies Insureds’ Motion for Summary Judgment In Irene, Sandy Damage Action

CAMDEN, N.J. — Questions of fact exist as to whether a property insurer’s payments for damages caused by Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy to a home were improperly calculated, a New Jersey federal judge has ruled in denying the policyholders’ motion for summary judgment.

On March 31, Judge Michael A. Shipp of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey further held that the couple is barred from recovering additional sums under their Standard Flood Insurance Policy for damage caused to their home during Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy because they failed to timely submit a proof of …