Mold Case Settles After Jury Finds No Wind Damage; Experts Pass Kelly/Frye Challenges

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A confidential settlement was reached between homeowners and their homeowners' insurance policy provider after a jury in the first phase of trial determined that the initial damage to the home's roof was not caused by wind. Robert and Susan Jelicich v. Safeco Insurance Company of America, No. 00-AS-07108 (Calif. Super. Ct., Sacramento Cty.).

The bad faith lawsuit concerned coverage of wind, water and mold damage to Robert and Susan Jelicich's house and personal property. After the jury in the first phase of the trial found that the initial damage to the home was not caused by wind, …