Homebuyer Lacks Standing To Sue Insurer For Hurricane Coverage, 5th Circuit Affirms

( July 14, 2025, 11:29 AM EDT) -- NEW ORLEANS — The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed a lower federal court’s summary judgment ruling in favor of a homeowners insurer in a breach of contract and bad faith lawsuit seeking further insurance proceeds to repair property damage caused by hurricanes Laura and Delta, rejecting the appellant’s argument that his house purchase included an assignment of post-loss rights to pursue insurance claims for hurricane damage....