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Lawsuit Against Allstate to Continue in Mississippi

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A lawsuit against Allstate will continue in Mississippi, according to a judge's ruling.
 
Allstate had wanted the case dismissed.
 
At issue is whether the home, destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, was damaged by wind or floodwaters.
 
The homeowners did not have flood insurance because they were told by their realtor when purchasing the home that it wasn't necessary.
 
The ruling to continue the case is viewed as an important precedent.

Federal Judge Rejects Allstate Request to Dismiss Hurricane

Insurance Journal - 3/27/2006 7:54 AM

The lawsuit, filed by Elmer and Alexa Buente of Gulfport, is one of many spawned by a fierce debate over whether Gulf Coast homes were destroyed by the Aug. 29 hurricane's wind or water.
 
U.S. District Judge L.T. Senter Jr., said the question of how much damage to the couple's home was caused by wind and water is a "fact-specific" inquiry that must be d
 
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