A Southern California man said he received full reimbursement from his car insurance company after seeking help from NBC Los Angeles’ consumer investigative team, following a dispute over repair costs tied to flood damage.
James Hornik said his 2016 Dodge Challenger was severely damaged during flash flooding that hit the Antelope Valley on Christmas Day last year. While attempting to drive through a flooded area near his home, Hornik said his car took in water after hitting a pothole.
“Our creek at the bottom of the street was flooded, and I just happened to hit a pothole crossing the creek,” Hornik said. “And it snorkeled water into the engine, and the engine was waterlogged.”…