Superstorm Sandy Coverage Bulletin

The American Arbitration Association reports that the number of pending mandatory mediations requested by insureds with regard to the mandatory programs set up in New York and New Jersey is very low. In February, 2014, the programs were extended for another year. There are currently approximately 70 Storm Sandy mediations still pending in New York, down from 3,000 at one point. As we approach the 2 year anniversary of Storm Sandy, we can expect more lawsuits to be filed and possibly more mandatory mediations. READ MORE

Please contact Seth I. Weinstein, Esq., Vice-Chair of the Property Practice Group, if you should have any questions. Seth’s contact information appears below.