Hurricane Katrina has spawned some of the most interesting coverage fights in recent years. Here is a link to a report on testimony in the Leonard v. Nationwide trial that began this week in Mississippi federal court. (The blog I linked to features hard-to-read white type against a black background, but you’ll be OK). Big surprise: a meterologist testified that winds hit areas several hours before flooding arrived. Here is a link to another story from Louisiana about the certification of a class action against the state’s insurance plan of last resort for allegedly failing to begin the claims process within 30 days as required by law.
Scruggs’ first Katrina insurance trial
Following an eight-day bench trial, the case is now in the hands of federal judge L. T. Senter Jr. of Gulfport, Miss., who has promised a quick ruling. Although the exclusion of flood damage from homeowners’ policies had been shouted…