
NOLA.com is reporting on the insurance settlement reached in the Stephanie Press v. Louisiana Citizens Fair Plain Insurance Corp. case. In that case, the parties agreed that a Louisian homeowner can recover overhead and profit (typically 20% of total repair costs) when acting as their own general contractor. To act as your own general contractor, the homeowner must hire three separate trades, such as electrician, roofer and drywall installer. This acknowledgement is a victory for policyholders.
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