Katrina Survivors Take a Multibillion Dollar Hit

First, our government's complete incompetence left Hurricane Katrina victims stranded. They saved their own lives.

Now, big insurance companies are weaseling out of their responsibilities. They're saving billions of dollars. Shame.

Last Thursday, a U.S. Federal Court held that insurance companies do not have to pay their policyholders for damage -- because the damage was caused by wind and rain, not flooding. It's all a bit vague . . . many homeowners were told that their policies provided complete hurricane coverage . . . and some of the homes were destroyed even before the levees broke. Shame.

But big insurance wins, and the victims take (yet another) hit. This ruling overturned an earlier decision by a (much more honorable) lower court. Shame.

Two of the many insurers involved in the case include:
> Allstate -- "You're in Good Hands with Allstate"
> State Farm -- "Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm is There"

I'd say, take your hands out of your pockets and step up to the plate . . . because otherwise, with neighbors like you, who needs enemies?

UUSC and the UUA continue to work in solidarity and collaboration with people along the Gulf Coast to support an equitable recovery and rebuilding. Help us.