A North Carolina roofing company repaired storm-damaged homes but said insurers refused to pay for the work; after 41 lawsuits were dismissed, a November appeals ruling revived the contract claims against the insurers

• A North Carolina appeals court has given new life to a major legal fight over storm damage repair payments.
• The court has brought back dozens of breach of contract lawsuits filed by a local roofing company against several major insurance providers.
• The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled on 4 November 2026 to overturn earlier decisions that had dismissed the claims brought by Piedmont Roofing Services.