California Governor Seeks Extension of FEMA Funding for LA Wildfire Victims May 11, 2026 California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking the federal government to extend disaster assistance programs for thousands of victims of the...
California Taking Action Against State Farm Over LA Wildfire Claims May 4, 2026 The California Department of Insurance is taking action against State Farm over an investigation that reportedly shows the carrier has...
‘Nation’s First’ Smoke Damage Standards Bill Making Its Way Through California Legislature March 17, 2026 A bill to create a statewide framework for handling wildfire smoke damage insurance claims is now making its way through...
When Is A Home Safe After Wildfire Smoke? LA Researchers Have Some Answers September 11, 2025 By Emma Court At a church parking lot near Los Angeles, two hazmat-suit-clad workers vacuumed and wiped most of the contents of Elle...
California Wildfire Claims: Delay, Deny, Defend? September 2, 2025 By Dan Veroff and Derek Chaiken Eight months after the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles, commercial and residential policyholders continue to report unreasonably long...
California Commissioner Takes Legal Action Against FAIR Plan for Smoke Damage Claims July 31, 2025 California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is taking legal action against the California FAIR Plan Association for reportedly denying and limiting...
Homes With Toxic Smoke Damage Deepen Insurance Nightmare in LA June 25, 2025 By Michelle Ma Months after fire tore through Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood, homeowners are struggling to get reimbursed — not for houses...
California Commissioner Launches Smoke Claims & Remediation Task Force May 19, 2025 A new task force has been formed to develop standards in California for insurance coverage and clean-up of smoke-damaged homes....
Smoke Damage from LA Wildfires Leaves Questions to Be Answered April 2, 2025 By Patrick Wraight The question has come up wondering if smoke damage is covered for those homes that were impacted by the Los...
Insurers, Consumer Groups Telling Different Stories About Smoke Damage Claims July 18, 2022 By Jim Sams Insurers and consumer advocates are conveying conflicting messages as both try to focus public attention on smoke damage claims. Mercury...