Renters May Pursue Penalty Claim Against Insurer, Appeals Court Says

SHREVEPORT, La. - A Louisiana family, which had been living in a mold-contaminated rental house and alleges that they have suffered various personal injuries due to mold exposure, may pursue their claim against the homeowner's insurance company now that an appeals court has reversed and remanded the trial court's finding that the claim was time-barred. Chad E. Hebert and Shelly Hebert, Individually and on Behalf of Their Minor Children v. W. James Hill, III, et ux, and State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., No. 37,208-CA (La. Ct. App., 2nd Cir.).

According to the May 14 opinion filed by Louisiana's Court …