Appraisal

The Appraisal Said, “Roof Repair,” But the Court Said, “Not So Fast”

Apr 04, 2026 By Chip Merlin

State Farm’s Appraisal Trap: How New Appraisal Language Is Winning Cases Before They Begin

Mar 31, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Guess What the Court Will Do with the Appointment of an Umpire

Mar 17, 2026 By Chip Merlin

How Do Judges Decide Which Appraisal Umpire to Appoint?

Mar 16, 2026 By Chip Merlin

The Key Role of An Impartial Umpire and How You Can Avoid Selecting a Biased Umpire

Mar 13, 2026 By Julian Ziaggi

Fight Over Appraisal: Tennessee Court Reaffirms What Appraisers Can and Cannot Decide

Dec 11, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Untangling Loss, Delay, and Coverage: A California Appraisal Lesson from an Out-of-State Claim

Dec 05, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Court Orders USAA to Appraisal Despite Remaining Coverage Concerns

Dec 04, 2025 By Chip Merlin

“Matching” Meets Appraisal: Why Ohio Missed the Mark on What Appraisal Really Means

Nov 17, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Court Rejects Appraisal Protocol

Nov 13, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Skipping the EUO and Refusing to Produce Documents Cost a $3 Million Claim

Oct 07, 2025 By Chip Merlin

When a $187 Million Appraisal Award Collapsed in the Courtroom

Sep 25, 2025 By Chip Merlin