![]() ![]() December 9, 2012) by George Hernemar, an engineer from U.S. Having carefully reviewed the record, it is absolutely clear to this Court that the process that led to the modification of the initial engineering report (including the removal of observations that were inconsistent with the new conclusions) was flawed, and the concealment of that initial report and the process that led to the new report (including conduct at the evidentiary hearing) has prejudiced plaintiffs in terms of delay and costs in this litigation, such that the sanctions were warranted. 1 Brown’s findings or his sanctions were clearly erroneous or contrary to law, as would be required for a reversal. The sanctions arose from (1) a failure by defendant and its counsel to disclose an initial written report (dated 1 The parties interchangeably spell plaintiff’s name “Raimey” and “Ramey.” Per the case caption, the Court will use Raimey. ![]() 7, 2014) (the “November 7 Order”), addressing the disclosure of draft engineering reports on insured properties allegedly affected by Hurricane Sandy, and imposing evidentiary sanctions on defendant Wright and monetary sanctions on its counsel for failing to obey discovery orders and causing undue delay to these proceedings. Brown on November 7, 2014, In re Hurricane Sandy Cases, - F.R.D. Plaintiffs alleged that their house was damaged by flooding during Hurricane Sandy, and that Wright wrongfully denied plaintiffs’ claim under Pending before the Court is defendant’s appeal of an order issued by Magistrate Judge Gary R. BIANCO, District Judge: Deborah Raimey 1 and Larry Raisfeld (“plaintiffs”) sued Wright National Flood Insurance Company (“Wright” or “defendant”)-a “Write Your Own” (“WYO”) flood insurance carrier and the issuer of a policy covering a house plaintiffs owned in Long Beach, New York-for breach of contract. _ No 14-MC-00041 (JFB) _ IN RE HURRICANE SANDY CASES _ MEMORANDUM AND ORDER Decem_ the policy by attributing the damage to longterm deterioration. 129 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK _ No 14-CV-00461 (JFB)(SIL)(GRB) _ DEBORAH RAIMEY AND LARRY RAISFELD, Plaintiffs, VERSUS WRIGHT NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE CO., Defendant. Wright National Flood Insurance Company Doc. Department of the Interior.Ī native of California, Roy earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Azusa Pacific University and a Master of Public Administration from The George Washington University.įollow Roy on LinkedIn and Twitter for his insights on disaster safety, building resilience, and leadership.Raimey et al v. Prior to joining FEMA in 2007, Roy worked in public and private sector roles with Coray Gurnitz Strategy Consulting and the U.S. Roy joined IBHS from FEMA where he served as the chief executive of the National Flood Insurance Program, led the agency’s Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, and directed the resilience programs addressing earthquake, fire, flood, and wind risks. Roy connects stakeholders across the insurance and construction industries to strengthen our built environment and to stop the cycle of repeated, avoidable loss. Its FORTIFIED program, based on scientific research and real-world testing, is a construction and re-roofing standard that strengthens homes and buildings against severe weather. IBHS’s real-world impact enables the insurance industry and affected property owners to prevent avoidable losses. His team uses a unique, state-of-the-art research facility to conduct realistic re-creations of severe weather hazards on full-scale structures. ![]() For two decades he’s served in roles that put him on the ground in the immediate aftermath of weather-driven and climate-related disasters, walking through damaged homes with survivors, and leading the charge for stronger construction standards, enhanced mitigation efforts, and better building codes.Ī former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) official, Roy joined the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) in 2018 with experience in property insurance, risk management, mitigation, climate adaptation, and resilience planning.Ĭonvinced that the continuing cycle of human suffering that strikes families and communities in the wake of severe weather can be broken, Roy leads a team of scientists and risk communicators who deliver strategies to build safer and stronger homes and businesses. Roy Wright is a disaster safety expert and recognized resiliency shaper. ![]()
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