Judge Dismisses Without Prejudice Irma Suit Against Lender-Placed Homeowners Insurer

Mealey's (October 3, 2019, 1:50 PM EDT) -- MIAMI — A federal judge in Florida on Sept. 30 held that plaintiffs have failed to state a plausible breach of contract claim against a lender-placed homeowners insurer, granting the insurer’s motion to dismiss the Hurricane Irma dispute without prejudice to provide the plaintiffs “one more opportunity” to assert a claim as simple loss payees pursuant to the policy (Julio Bajduan, et al. v. Integon National Insurance Company, No. 19-21924, S.D. Fla., 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 170293)....