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Is your insurance company shortchanging you after storm damage? One Tenn. family says yes
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Hannah McDonald , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the dispute, including the lawsuit and the amount of money in question, are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
A Tennessee family is taking their homeowner insurance carrier to court, claiming they were not fully compensated for storm damage. The family's home was damaged when a large tree crashed onto it during January's ice storm. The family alleges that their insurance company, Progressive, did not provide enough money to fully repair their home.
The initial offer from Progressive was for a localized roof repair and some interior damage. Further details on the dispute, including the lawsuit and the amount of money in question, are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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