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Aug. 14, 2025

Couple sues Nationwide, alleging bad faith over Eaton Fire damage

Tony and Mayra Greer say smoke, ash, and hazardous metal contamination from January's Eaton Fire forced them from their Los Angeles home. Their lawsuit accuses Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. of bad faith, breach of contract, and negligent misrepresentation for allegedly delaying and underpaying their claim despite evidence the damage made the property unsafe.

A Los Angeles couple has sued Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., alleging the insurer acted in bad faith by delaying and underpaying their claim for smoke, ash, and toxic metal contamination from January's Eaton Fire -- damage they say forced them from their home and worsened their family's health.

Plaintiffs Tony and Mayra Greer say they suffered respiratory issues almost immediately after their three-bedroom home on 119th Street in Los Angeles was blanketed with ash, soot,...

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