Denied Claim for Septic Tank Backup

Soon after buying their home, our clients had water that backed up from their septic system into their house, damaging their floors and walls.  The insurance company denied the claim and later tried to limit the homeowners’ recovery to just $5,000 because of a sewer backup clause in the insurance policy.  We argued the issue before the court and won.  Shortly before the case was going to be tried, we were able to resolve the claim for $130,000.