Napa homeowner awarded $4.35 million after losing home in 2017 fire
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The homeowners, Jack and
Nine days before the fire, on
However, the policy was not increased before the fire, leaving the couple "grossly underinsured," said the complaint.
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Almost exactly five years later, a jury reached its decision.
"It's an important decision," said
Underinsurance became a critical issue after the 2017 fires.
According to one survey by the nonprofit United Policyholders, 64% of respondents reported they did not have enough insurance to cover the cost of repairing, replacing or rebuilding their home after the 2017 wildfires.
This story will be updated.
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