Pittsburgh family reports lead exposure after State Farm contractor work

A Pittsburgh family says a State Farm-hired mitigation crew tore out rooms after an ice storm and a public adjuster’s lead test came back positive. State Farm later reversed on a roof payment and denied additional living expenses, according to CBS Pittsburgh.

Camie Hubbard and her family have lived in their Pittsburgh home for more than 20 years. In January an ice storm caused water to leak through ceilings and walls. State Farm sent a mitigation crew to assess and repair the damage, and Hubbard reports the contractor removed parts of the home without lead testing. A public adjuster later reported a positive lead test and the family described health effects and being displaced from parts of the house. Key reported facts: - An ice storm in January caused water intrusion at the Hubbard home on Craftmont Avenue. - State Farm dispatched a mitigation contractor, who Hubbard says tore out three rooms without lead testing. - Public adjuster Stephen Hnat reported a positive lead test after inspecting the home. - State Farm initially agreed to pay for a new roof but later said no shingle damage was found. - State Farm denied a request for additional living expenses, according to emails viewed by CBS Pittsburgh. Summary: The family says the reported lead detection and damage left them displaced and seeking repair work. State Farm has disputed some damage findings and declined extra living-expense coverage. Undetermined at this time.