A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and other parties. The lawsuit alleges that damage estimates for Hurricane Beryl were secretly reduced, potentially affecting thousands of homeowners. Attorneys for three homeowners claim that original damage estimates were changed without the knowledge of the field adjuster who conducted the in-person inspection.

The lawsuit suggests that this may have been part of a larger scheme. Further details about the allegations and the lawsuit are available. The case is proposed as a class-action lawsuit, which could impact a large number of policyholders.

The lawsuit raises questions about whether homeowners were underpaid for their damages.