Judge:  Insured Unable To Show Building Damage Was Solely Caused By Hurricane

Mealey's (January 25, 2021, 12:03 PM EST) -- HOUSTON — A federal judge in Texas on Jan. 19 awarded summary judgment to an insurer that denied a company’s claim for damages that allegedly resulted from Hurricane Harvey, finding that the insured failed to provide any evidence showing that defects in the construction and repair of the building’s roof were not the actual cause for water intrusion ....