North Carolina: Roofer’s 41 Lawsuits Revived on Appeal

A <b>North Carolina</b> appeals court on June 12 reinstated <b>41</b> breach‑of‑contract claims filed by <b>Piedmont Roofing Services</b> against major insurers, overturning a trial judge’s dismissal. The company had sued insurers for failing to honor policy provisions after a 2021 roof collapse. Earlier, a district judge dismissed the case citing lack of evidence that the insurers had transferred rights. The ruling clarifies that insurers cannot unilaterally assign policy rights without the contractor’s consent, potentially affecting thousands of property‑damage claims nationwide, especially in coastal regions. Legal analysts say the decision may prompt insurers to revisit assignment clauses.