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NJ SCR94
NJ SCR94Urges U.S. Department of Justice to investigate certain claims handling practices related to Superstorm Sandy flood insurance claims.
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A recent court case in New York, and similar reports in New Jersey, have revealed in great detail, allegations that insurance companies handling Superstorm Sandy flood insurance claims, in potentially hundreds of cases, committed reprehensible practices including secretly rewriting engineering reports to change the reports' conclusions to avoid covering the loss, leaving insured homeowners to suffer the loss. This resolution urges the United States Department of Justice to investigate the claims handling practices of insurance companies handling flood insurance claims to determine if engineering reports or other investigatory activities were manipulated to fraudulently deny coverage to Superstorm Sandy victims, and if laws have been violated, to hold those insurers accountable.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution urges the United States Department of Justice to investigate insurance companies that handled flood insurance claims for victims of Superstorm Sandy, following allegations and a court case that revealed potentially widespread fraudulent practices, such as secretly rewriting engineering reports to deny legitimate claims and leave homeowners to bear the financial burden of their losses. The resolution emphasizes that the National Flood Insurance Program, administered by private insurers, is meant to protect homeowners, and that if these alleged manipulations are proven true, the Department of Justice should hold the responsible insurers accountable for any violations of law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SCR94 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SCR/94_I1.HTM |
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