Settling Plaintiffs Denied Living Expenses Under Renewal Policy Periods

NEW YORK - A New York court has denied efforts by homeowners to pursue continued reimbursement from insurers for alternative living costs, saying a prior settlement capped such payments at $53,500, which has already been paid. Granirer, et al. v. Bakery Inc., No. 109915/2006 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. Cty.).

The New York County Supreme Court on Sept. 20 rejected plaintiffs' argument that the settlement was inapplicable as they are now seeking reimbursement for different policy periods.

Dan Granirer and Keiko Honda sued The Automobile Insurance Company of Hartford and various subsidiaries of St. Paul Travelers Insurance Companies Inc. for alternative …