Michigan Golf Course Verdict Puts Insurers in the Rough

October 27, 2016

Did the weight of winter ice ruin the putting greens at three suburban Detroit golf clubs?

That tricky issue was posed to jurors in federal court, who ruled in favor of the clubs last week in a dispute with insurance companies.

The winter of 2013-14 was a rough one for Bloomfield Hills Country Club, Birmingham Country Club and Pine Trace Golf Club. Their greens were seriously damaged by a lack of oxygen and a buildup of toxic gas.

The golf clubs blamed the damage on the weight of the ice, but their insurers disagreed and declined to pay. The jury agreed with the clubs — and the insurance companies could be on the hook for a total of $1 million.

Topics Carriers Michigan

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  • October 27, 2016 at 2:49 pm
    Phil Harvey says:
    Preferred Club paid those claims in full up front. Its all in the quality of the coverages!
  • October 27, 2016 at 2:36 pm
    Deplorables says:
    Probably due to Global Warming Jack. That is generally the excuse. Did they use a manuscript form to insure greens against Mother Nature claims? Wonder what the charge was ... read more
  • October 27, 2016 at 1:52 pm
    Jack Kanauph says:
    I'm guessing the insurance companies will take a MULLIGAN on this one and appeal the verdict to try and SLICE some money off the award.

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