Re: Sharon, DD, I love being wrong...
Posted by ff on 10/27/04
It's great, being wrong. While I was somewhat doubtful about the
long term success of Sharon's approach, Greg's problems surface as
a perfect match for all the work they have done, for their approach
to mold. The central Florida hurricane victims have a guy trying
to do what's right, Greg Weatherman, that is, and needs the exact
method of support Sharon et al can offer.
The possibilities for gaining knowledge are endless when you have
access to a well defined study population, and that, Greg is in the
middle of. Sharon, is this workable? FF PS to DD - you've (we've) come a long way, and I hope yopu see the
benefit of your perserverance, persistance, determination, and
above all, your refusal to accept or give in to the opposition. On 10/27/04, Greg Weatherman wrote:
> DD,
>
> Have at it. I'm sure there are more more people affected who
> could compare notes with lawyers. Where there is smoke, there is
> fire. The general level of imcompetence I have witnessed is
> appalling.
>
> I'm hearing there are arguments still ongoing from Hurricane
> Irene a year ago.
>
> Regards,
>
> Greg Weatherman
> aerobioLogical Solutions Inc.
> Arlington VA 22202
>
> gw@aerobiological.com
>
> ******************************************
>
> On 10/27/04, dd wrote:
>> FF,
>> Where is Bono when you need him? Send in the clowns, there
>> ought to be clowns.
>>
>> Seriously, all the immediate coverage they can get will turn
>> the tide.
>>
>> Greg, do you mind if I send your post to some media outlets?
>>
>> DD
>>
>> On 10/27/04, ff wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> I stand corrected, in this situation. Media coverage,
>>> celebrities, hoopla, all is needed here, and now.
>>>
>>> ff
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 10/27/04, Greg Weatherman wrote:
>>>> To anyone interested,
>>>>
>>>> I am looking for anyone in central Florida who feels they
>>>> have gotten the run-around by insurance adjusters.
>>>>
>>>> I have recently been working in central Florida in the
>>>> huricane ravaged areas. I have tested homes and found
>>>> unacceptable moisture content levels (0.7 Aw or higher)in
>>>> gypsum board above the 4 foot line. We have been told by
>>>> every State Farm insurance adjuster they will only cover 4
>>>> feet of wallboard removal - even though the water sat in
>>>> the house for several days to a week.
>>>>
>>>> One adjuster claimed FEMA mandated the 4 foot level for
>>>> coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program
>>>> (NFIP). We have made calls to FEMA and found this to be a
>>>> complete fabrication. A State Farm adjuster even admitted
>>>> this fact to several witnesses when we put them on the spot
>>>> at a later date.
>>>>
>>>> State Farm adjusters are saying their is no coverage for
>>>> mold even though FEMA's website says otherwise. The truly
>>>> sad part is the knowledge gained from North Carolina after
>>>> they were hit by 2 hurricanes in one year is public
>>>> knowledge. One of my partners is a former independent
>>>> ajduster. He indicates the adjusters of today are poorly
>>>> trained and told the canned response when they are dealing
>>>> with a catastrophic event like a hurricane. From what I've
>>>> seen, he is right on mark. They can't even read a simple
>>>> document for the amount of coverage for additional living
>>>> expenses (ALE).
>>>>
>>>> What the homeonwers don't know is the part that is a kick
>>>> in the pants:
>>>>
>>>> If an adjuster lowballs the the cost to fix covered
>>>> damages, the structure will not be done right. If the
>>>> structure is not done right, you can't sell the property.
>>>> You will now have an economic loss since you will be forced
>>>> to sell at a lower price or no sell at all.
>>>>
>>>> You might buy one of these home and find it moldy. Your
>>>> insurance will not cover any pre-existing problems while
>>>> you go belly-up.
>>>>
>>>> More than one resident in Port Orange FL have publically
>>>> complained at a town hall meeting about the behaviour or
>>>> State Farm and Allstate. The mayor has told the residents
>>>> to go after them for bad faith if they are lowballing the
>>>> jobs. The mayor is a general contractor and understands
>>>> the dilemna.
>>>>
>>>> Even worse, their are firms who are engaging in remediation
>>>> according to their own scope of work. These firms do not
>>>> have professional insurance. Usually CGL policies do not
>>>> cover professional acts. This means a homeowner has no one
>>>> to pursue if the job is botched and the house left moldy. I
>>>> find it ironic an insurance company like State Farm allows
>>>> contractors to engage in activities that put the policy
>>>> holders in economic and/or finacial risk due to insurance
>>>> coverage issues.
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Greg Weatherman
>>>> aerobioLogical Solutions Inc.
>>>> Arlington VA 22202
>>>>
>>>> gw@aerobiological.com
>>>>
Posts on this thread, including this one
- Class action against State Farm Insurance in Florida, 10/27/04, by Greg Weatherman.
- Re: Class action against State Farm Insurance in Florida, 10/27/04, by ff.
- Re: Class action against State Farm Insurance in Florida, 10/27/04, by dd.
- Re: Class action against State Farm Insurance in Florida, 10/27/04, by Greg Weatherman.
- Re: Sharon, DD, I love being wrong..., 10/27/04, by ff.
- Re: Class action against State Farm Insurance in Florida, 11/25/04, by James.
- Re: Class action against State Farm Insurance in Florida, 2/04/05, by Cassadra Lamoureux.
- Re: USA v. STATE FARM? Re: Class action against State Farm in FL, 2/16/05, by JD.
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- Re: USA v. STATE FARM? Re: Class action against State Farm i, 2/27/05, by v.
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- Re: Class action against State Farm Insurance in Florida, 3/20/06, by Carol Sherwood.
- Re: Class action against State Farm Insurance in Florida, 4/10/06, by Jason.
- Re: Class action against State Farm Insurance in Florida, 11/21/06, by Steve B..
- Re: Class action against State Farm Insurance in Florida, 11/21/06, by Steve.
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