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Court Orders Insurer to Pay for Ant Damage to Car Battery
A court ordered Agricultural Insurance to pay NIS 19,452 plus interest and legal fees to a car owner whose Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid sustained damage from ants and ant eggs.
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What happened
- 01Agricultural Insurance must pay NIS 19,452 plus interest and fees for ant damage to a Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid.
- 02Ants and ant eggs infiltrated the car's battery control unit, causing a short circuit and significant damage.
- 03The court ruled the ant infestation was an "accident of any kind" covered by the comprehensive insurance policy.
- 04The insurer disputed coverage for the high-voltage battery, but the court found the car only worked after its replacement.
- 05The judge criticized the insurer's expert witness and the company's handling of the claim, citing undue burden on the policyholder.
- 06The plaintiff was represented by attorney Gad Liebman.
The insurer initially disputed coverage for the high-voltage battery, but the court ruled the ant infestation was an "accident of any kind" covered by the comprehensive policy. The judge criticized the insurer's handling of the claim and the conduct of its expert witness.
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