Mark Montiel secures big win for AOB contractors in insurance litigation.

Louisiana state courts have recently reaffirmed their recognition of Assignment of Benefits (AOB) under Louisiana law and jurisprudence. This development comes in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Ida. Homeowners relying on their insurance policies expected their insurance company to directly pay their contractors under the AOB provisions in the contract they had signed. However, big insurance companies challenged the validity of AOB’s, sparking disputes among homeowners and contractors in an apparent attempt to pit the parties against each other and away from the insurance company.

Mark Montiel and his team at Montiel Hodge have been at the forefront, advocating for the rights of homeowners and contractors. Ultimately winning the Motion presented to Judge Marcell in St. Charles Parish. The recent ruling by the State Court firmly upholds the AOBs validity, paving the way for homeowner and contractor protection before the Hurricane Ida deadline. 

Montiel Hodge stands with homeowners and contractors affected by insurance companies’ non-compliance with valid contracts. If your insurance company has failed to pay based on a valid insurance contract or contract with an AOB clause, contact Montiel Hodge for legal support.

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