State Farm Denies Roof Damage Claim Despite Independent Reports, Underpays for Gutters
A homeowner's State Farm storm-damage claim was denied for the roof despite two independent roofing company assessments, while the payout for gutter damage ($401.83) didn't even cover the $1,000 deductible, forcing the homeowner to escalate through the state insurance commissioner, FTC, and BBB with no resolution.
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