Hurricane Katrina: 5 Years Later. How State Farm fought through the second storm

State Farm is known for taking a broader view of each disputed case than other insurers, said Chip Merlin, a Florida attorney who said he's handled hundreds of Katrina claim cases, including many State Farm customers.

"It's about what (the case) might mean not just today, but five years from now," said Merlin, who only has a half-dozen cases still pending. "They're very worthy adversaries."



Hattiesburg American: PRCC gets $25,000 donation

Pearl River Community College's Development Foundation recently received a $25,000 donation from the Merlin Law Group of Tampa, Fla.


Merlin Presents $25,000 Donation to Community College

"We are grateful for the continuing support for our college that comes from many individuals and businesses," said Dr. William Lewis, PRCC president. "This private support has never been more needed than now when we are seeing such a dramatic decrease in our state appropriations."


Sun-Herald: ANALYSIS Wind vs. water: Judge proved right

Policyholder attorney William F. “Chip” Merlin Jr. offered this observation Friday in a blog on his Internet site, propertyinsurancecoveragelaw.com:

“The Fifth Circuit should have allowed the Mississippi Supreme Court to decide these issues in the Leonard case, but it refused to place a certified question before the Mississippi Supreme Court at that time.”


Merlin Law Group hosts appreciation luncheon for Port of New Orleans employees

Merlin Law Group hosted a Thanksgiving-style luncheon to thank the employees of the Port of New Orleans. The law firm represented the Port in its recent major settlement against its insurer over damages the port sustained during Hurricane Katrina.


Katrina group leader settles suit

A Diamondhead homeowner who rallied policyholders to fight for payment of their Katrina claims has settled her lawsuit with State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. Notice of the settlement was filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Gulfport. Terms were undisclosed.


Merlin Law Group chosen to represent port

A local law firm is set to fight Factory Mutual Insurance Co. over claims from Hurricane Katrina.


103 paid in State Farm settlement

State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. paid for the peace of mind Curtis and Joan Lee feel after two years of fighting with the insurance company over Hurricane Katrina damage. The Lees' claim was among 103 settled between the nation's largest property and casualty company and the Merlin Law Group.


103 State Farm Policy Holders Settle For Undisclosed Amount

A nearly two year fight with a major insurance company is over for more than 100 coast residents. On Monday, Merlin Law Group announced it had settled with State Farm on 103 claims for an undisclosed amount of money.


State Farm settles with 103 Katrina victims

State Farm Insurance Cos. has settled with 103 policyholders in Mississippi who challenged the company’s refusal to cover damage to their homes from Hurricane Katrina, a lawyer for the homeowners said Monday.


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