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LA Fires,
Civil Litigation

Jul. 8, 2025

Palisades attorney sues Mercury over post-fire living expenses

A Pacific Palisades attorney sues Mercury Insurance, alleging improper deductions from fire-related claims and seeking court clarification on coverage of security deposits, personal property losses, and depreciation practices.

A Pacific Palisades attorney and real estate agent has sued Mercury Insurance, claiming thousands of dollars were deducted improperly from amounts owed for her loss of personal property and living expenses after the January fire.

Alexandra J. Brew seeks a declaration of rights and duties under her insurance policy on three major issues: Whether the security deposits she paid for housing and furniture rental constitute additional living expenses under the policy coverage for loss o...

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