Britney Spears’ sister Jamie Lynn Spears ‘sues insurance company over failure to pay for damages’ to Louisiana home caused by Hurricane Ida
Jamie Lynn Spears is suing her homeowners insurance provider, alleging that it has failed to compensate for the losses her Louisiana home suffered in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in 2021.
The 32-year-old actress and her husband, James Watson – who married in 2014 with Jamie Lynn’s sister Britney Spears in attendance – filed a lawsuit against Progressive Insurance, asserting that they are owed money for the repairs, according to legal documents acquired by The Blast.
The couple ‘suffered a loss to their personal property caused by a peril covered under the insurance policy,’ the filing states.
‘Progressive either negligently or intentionally failed to fairly and promptly adjust the damages suffered by the [couple], thus breaching the terms of the insurance policy and its obligations,’ it continued.
Jamie Lynn and James are ‘entitled to recover the full value of the loss, all other contract benefits under the insurance policy, compensatory benefits, and all other available relief,’ per the documents.
Legal strike: Jamie Lynn Spears is suing her homeowners insurance provider, alleging that it has failed to compensate for the losses her Louisiana home suffered in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in 2021; seen on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2023
Couple’s filing: The 32-year-old actress and her husband, James Watson, filed a lawsuit against Progressive Insurance, asserting that they are owed money for the repairs; seen in 2020
Losses: The couple ‘suffered a loss to their personal property caused by a peril covered under the insurance policy,’ the filing states; Jamie Lynn’s home before Hurricane Ida
While the couple did not specify the exact amount they believe is owed to them, they emphasized that Progressive has not provided a valid explanation for withholding the funds.
Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf Coast and northeastern United States in August 2021.
It caused extensive damage, leaving millions without power, causing severe flooding, and resulting in numerous fatalities.
In September of that year, Jamie Lynn took to her Instagram to share her thoughts on the disaster and how her community came together in its aftermath.
‘Louisiana has been the backdrop to some of the most important moments in my life, and it’s the place I have always called my home, but it’s the incredible people who live here that make it such a special place,’ she wrote alongside a family photo carousal.
‘It’s been absolutely heartbreaking to see all of the devastation #HURRICANEIDA has caused to the place I love and call home, but it has warmed my heart so much to see all our neighbors here in Louisiana coming together to help each other during hard times, like they ALWAYS have’.
She concluded, ‘I’ve never been more proud to be from Louisiana.’
News of the filing comes after Jamie Lynn arrived at the jungle camp on Sunday for her stint on I’m A Celebrity: Get Me Out Of Here.
Payment: Jamie Lynn and James are ‘entitled to recover the full value of the loss, all other contract benefits under the insurance policy, compensatory benefits, and all other available relief,’ per the documents
Hurricane aftermath: Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf Coast and northeastern United States in August 2021; (Jamie Lynn Spears’ house is not pictured)
The damage: In September of that year, Jamie Lynn took to her Instagram to share her thoughts on the disaster and how her community came together in its aftermath
Heartfelt message: ‘It’s been absolutely heartbreaking to see all of the devastation #HURRICANEIDA has caused to the place I love and call home,’ she wrote
Britney is said to have imposed a strict ban on sister Jamie Lynn ahead of I’m A Celebrity: Get Me Out Of Here, warning her not to mention her name as the pair attempt to rebuild their relationship.
The Zoey 101 actress arrived in jungle camp on Sunday night to begin filming the hit British reality show – but avoided any mention of her famous sibling, instead describing herself as a ‘singer and actress’.
Britney, 41, reportedly finds it ‘sad’ that her estranged younger sister continues to use her stardom to make money, and has encouraged her to land contracts in her own right.
‘Britney banned Jamie Lynn from talking about her,’ a source told DailyMail.com exclusively. ‘She told her to, for once, make her money without feeling the need to use her sister’s name to get a contract.
‘For Jamie Lynn’s entire career, every show, every appearance, every interview is Britney, Britney, Britney. It’s just sad.’
New show: News of the filing comes after Jamie Lynn arrived at the jungle camp on Sunday for her stint on I’m A Celebrity : Get Me Out Of Here
The insider cited Jamie Lynn’s short-lived spot on Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test – which aired a clip of Jamie Lynn in tears while discussing her self-esteem issues brought on by being Britney’s sister.
‘The producers used it as an opportunity for her to dish on Britney and she did, tears and all. It was perfect for what they needed out of her,’ the source continued.
‘Britney told Jamie Lynn when she was cast on I’m A Celebrity that she does not want to hear her crying again about how she was always living in her sisters shadows. Jamie Lynn has played that record so many times already Britney just wants her to keep her name out of it.’
Clearly, Britney’s warning hasn’t fallen on deaf ears, with Jamie Lynn making no reference to the Toxic singer on the season premiere last night.
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