A Colorado Hail Claim Was Confirmed Then Denied — the Reason Was a Policy Deadline Most Homeowners Have Never Heard Of

According to a lawsuit filed July 2, 2026 and reported by Insurance Business America, a Littleton, Colorado homeowner says Liberty Mutual inspected his roof after a 2023 hailstorm, confirmed the damage was consistent with the storm — and still denied the claim.

The insurer’s own denial letter said it. Storm-consistent damage. Denied.

The reason was not the damage. It was the calendar.

What Happened — and When

A hailstorm hit the Littleton property on or about July 8, 2023. Liberty Mutual’s own weather data later confirmed 1.6-inch hail at the location. The homeowner’s policy carried $292,500 in dwelling coverage with a $2,500 deductible. Hail was a covered cause of loss…

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