Posts by Jonathan L. Bobbitt

The past few weeks have not been easy for Tennesseans. In fact, for many citizens, it’s been downright terrible. From the coronavirus pandemic shutting down most of the country, to vicious hailstorms and damaging tornadoes, our area is suffering and many have experienced both personal and property loss. Here at McWherter Scott & Bobbitt, we…

Insurance companies have traditionally sought to minimize the amount they pay for any mold or black mold claims. Some insurers will try to pay a sparse amount or nothing at all for anything associated with mold cleanup, even when a water event that causes water damage is covered, but also leads to indoor mold contamination.…

Residential and commercial real estate sales occur on a daily basis. Usually, the title transfer of a sale occurs without much fanfare, regardless of whether the transaction involves a residential home or business real estate. The same is true when it comes to transferring insurance from the seller to the buyer. Up to the closing…

Insurance policy exclusions can dramatically affect insureds who think that they are protected completely when dealing with fire, storm, wind, hail, theft or other issues with their property. An insurance battle stemming from Hurricane Harvey in Texas was recently settled out of court for an undisclosed amount. The plaintiff, a woman who owns multiple commercial…