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smoke damage claims
Coverage of smoke damage claims in the Nexus archive.
- Homeowners accuse insurers of underpaying smoke damage claims 18 months after Eaton, Palisades fires
Eighteen months after the Eaton and Palisades fires, homeowners in Pasadena and Pacific Palisades are still unable to return to their homes due to disputes with insurers over underpaid smoke damage claims.
- Testing for toxins in smoke-damaged homes could be mandatory. What to know
A bill introduced in the California Legislature aims to reform how insurers handle smoke damage claims following complaints from fire victims in January 2025. The proposal seeks to address issues arising from widespread wildfires by potentially making toxin testing mandatory in affected homes.